Dakota Jr Sr High School vs Shelbyville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 336 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Jr Sr High School
Dakota · Public high · Grades 7–12
344 students
Shelbyville High School
Shelbyville · Public high · Grades 9–12
345 students
| Measure | Dakota Jr Sr High School Dakota, Illinois | Shelbyville High School Shelbyville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 691 | #184 of 691 |
| National rank | #6270 of 16,910 | #9319 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 344 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Dakota | Shelbyville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Jr Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 46.5).
- •Dakota Jr Sr High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Dakota Jr Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Dakota Jr Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 37.7%).
- •Shelbyville High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.0).
- •Shelbyville High School is the larger school with 345 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 Jr Sr High School better than Shelbyville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Jr Sr High School ranks higher (58.1 vs 46.5 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 Jr Sr High School and Shelbyville High School?
About 336 km in a straight line, between Dakota and Shelbyville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Jr Sr High School: 344. Shelbyville High School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Jr Sr High School and Shelbyville High School rank in Illinois?
Dakota Jr Sr High School is 80th of 691 and Shelbyville High School is 184th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).