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Dee-Mack High School vs Morton High School

A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureDee-Mack High School
Mackinaw, Illinois
Morton High School
Morton, Illinois
Success Index (US)
65
Top 50%
73
Top 25%
State rank#44 of 691#20 of 691
National rank#4534 of 16,910#2543 of 16,910
SectorPublicPublic
TypeHighHigh
Year rangeGrades 9โ€“12Grades 9โ€“12
Students2931,061
Enrollment2931,061
Free/reduced-price lunch25.6%15.6%
Students per teacher11.714.9
Reading proficiency52%63%
Math proficiency47%59%
cityMackinawMorton
stateIllinoisIllinois
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The verdict

  • โ€ขMorton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 65.0).
  • โ€ขMorton High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
  • โ€ขMorton High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
  • โ€ขMorton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 25.6%).
  • โ€ขDee-Mack High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.9).
  • โ€ขMorton High School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 293.

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 Dee-Mack High School better than Morton High School?

On the Success Index (US), Morton High School ranks higher (73.2 vs 65.0 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 Dee-Mack High School and Morton High School?

About 12 km in a straight line, between Mackinaw and Morton in Illinois.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Dee-Mack High School: 293. Morton High School: 1,061. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Dee-Mack High School and Morton High School rank in Illinois?

Dee-Mack High School is 44th of 691 and Morton High School is 20th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).