DeKalb High School vs Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 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
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
Dekalb · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
| Measure | DeKalb High School Dekalb, Illinois | Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch Dekalb, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #364 of 691 | #1961 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12564 of 16,910 | #46061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,134 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 2,134 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 17% |
| city | Dekalb | Dekalb |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 18.0).
- •DeKalb High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 12%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 80.2%).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •DeKalb High School is the larger school with 2,134 students compared with 328.
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 Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb High School ranks higher (33.4 vs 18.0 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 DeKalb High School and Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dekalb and Dekalb in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb High School: 2,134. Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb High School and Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
DeKalb High School is 364th of 691 and Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch is 1961st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).