DeKalb High School vs Founders Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeKalb High School
Dekalb · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,134 students
Founders Elementary School
Dekalb · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
| Measure | DeKalb High School Dekalb, Illinois | Founders Elementary School Dekalb, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #364 of 691 | #2026 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12564 of 16,910 | #46761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,134 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 2,134 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 9% |
| city | Dekalb | Dekalb |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 16.7).
- •DeKalb High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 9%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 78.1%).
- •Founders Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.1).
- •DeKalb High School is the larger school with 2,134 students compared with 565.
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 DeKalb High School better than Founders Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb High School ranks higher (33.4 vs 16.7 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 DeKalb High School and Founders Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Dekalb and Dekalb in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb High School: 2,134. Founders Elementary School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb High School and Founders Elementary School rank in Illinois?
DeKalb High School is 364th of 691 and Founders Elementary School is 2026th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).