Dakota Elementary School vs Dakota Jr Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 256 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Elementary School
Dakota · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
410 students
Dakota Jr Sr High School
Dakota · Public high · Grades 7–12
344 students
| Measure | Dakota Elementary School Dakota, Illinois | Dakota Jr Sr High School Dakota, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #865 of 2,303 | #80 of 691 |
| National rank | #25942 of 50,301 | #6270 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 410 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Dakota | Dakota |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Jr Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 48.8).
- •Dakota Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Dakota Jr Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Dakota Jr Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 35.6%).
- •Dakota Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.0).
- •Dakota Elementary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 344.
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 Dakota Elementary School better than Dakota Jr Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Jr Sr High School ranks higher (58.1 vs 48.8 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 Dakota Elementary School and Dakota Jr Sr High School?
About 256 m in a straight line, between Dakota and Dakota in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Elementary School: 410. Dakota Jr Sr High School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Elementary School and Dakota Jr Sr High School rank in Illinois?
Dakota Elementary School is 865th of 2,303 and Dakota Jr Sr High School is 80th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).