Dennis Lab School vs Eisenhower High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dennis Lab School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
579 students
Eisenhower High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
909 students
| Measure | Dennis Lab School Decatur, Illinois | Eisenhower High School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2134 of 2,303 | #633 of 691 |
| National rank | #47995 of 50,301 | #16306 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 579 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 8% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.2 vs 13.3).
- •Dennis Lab School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 8%).
- •Dennis Lab School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 11%).
- •Eisenhower High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 84.6%).
- •Dennis Lab School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.2).
- •Eisenhower High School is the larger school with 909 students compared with 579.
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 Dennis Lab School better than Eisenhower High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dennis Lab School and Eisenhower High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dennis Lab School: 579. Eisenhower High School: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dennis Lab School and Eisenhower High School rank in Illinois?
Dennis Lab School is 2134th of 2,303 and Eisenhower High School is 633rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).