Dee-Mack High School vs Watseka Comm High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dee-Mack High School
Mackinaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
293 students
Watseka Comm High School
Watseka · Public high · Grades 9–12
294 students
| Measure | Dee-Mack High School Mackinaw, Illinois | Watseka Comm High School Watseka, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 691 | #396 of 691 |
| National rank | #4534 of 16,910 | #12944 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 293 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 24.5% |
| city | Mackinaw | Watseka |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dee-Mack High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 31.8).
- •Dee-Mack High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Dee-Mack High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Dee-Mack High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 54.4%).
- •Dee-Mack High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.8).
- •Watseka Comm High School is the larger school with 294 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 Watseka Comm High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dee-Mack High School ranks higher (65.0 vs 31.8 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 Dee-Mack High School and Watseka Comm High School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Mackinaw and Watseka in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dee-Mack High School: 293. Watseka Comm High School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dee-Mack High School and Watseka Comm High School rank in Illinois?
Dee-Mack High School is 44th of 691 and Watseka Comm High School is 396th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).