DeKalb High School vs Sycamore High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 5.6 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
Sycamore High School
Sycamore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students
| Measure | DeKalb High School Dekalb, Illinois | Sycamore High School Sycamore, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #364 of 691 | #79 of 691 |
| National rank | #12564 of 16,910 | #6265 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,134 | 1,161 |
| Enrollment | 2,134 | 1,161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 46% |
| city | Dekalb | Sycamore |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 33.4).
- •Sycamore High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 29%).
- •Sycamore High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •Sycamore High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 61.3%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •DeKalb High School is the larger school with 2,134 students compared with 1,161.
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 Sycamore High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore High School ranks higher (58.2 vs 33.4 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 Sycamore High School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Dekalb and Sycamore in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb High School: 2,134. Sycamore High School: 1,161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb High School and Sycamore High School rank in Illinois?
DeKalb High School is 364th of 691 and Sycamore High School is 79th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).