Columbia High School vs Dupo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia High School
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
606 students
Dupo High School
Dupo · Public high · Grades 9–12
259 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Columbia, Illinois | Dupo High School Dupo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 691 | #421 of 691 |
| National rank | #5648 of 16,910 | #13268 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 606 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Dupo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 30.3).
- •Columbia High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Columbia High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Columbia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 67.2%).
- •Dupo High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.4).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 259.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia High School better than Dupo High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia High School ranks higher (60.6 vs 30.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbia High School and Dupo High School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Dupo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 606. Dupo High School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Dupo High School rank in Illinois?
Columbia High School is 67th of 691 and Dupo High School is 421st of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).