Danville High School vs Payton College Preparatory HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 196 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danville High School
Danville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,253 students
Payton College Preparatory HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,260 students
| Measure | Danville High School Danville, Illinois | Payton College Preparatory HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #605 of 691 | #3 of 691 |
| National rank | #16035 of 16,910 | #611 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,253 | 1,260 |
| Enrollment | 1,253 | 1,260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 93% |
| city | Danville | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Payton College Preparatory HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 15.1).
- •Payton College Preparatory HS does better on math proficiency (93% vs 9%).
- •Payton College Preparatory HS does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 15%).
- •Payton College Preparatory HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 82.9%).
- •Payton College Preparatory HS does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.1).
- •Payton College Preparatory HS is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 1,253.
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 Danville High School better than Payton College Preparatory HS?
On the Success Index (US), Payton College Preparatory HS ranks higher (85.4 vs 15.1 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 Danville High School and Payton College Preparatory HS?
About 196 km in a straight line, between Danville and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danville High School: 1,253. Payton College Preparatory HS: 1,260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danville High School and Payton College Preparatory HS rank in Illinois?
Danville High School is 605th of 691 and Payton College Preparatory HS is 3rd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).