DePue High School vs Princeton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DePue High School
DePue · Public high · Grades 9–12
86 students
Princeton High School
Princeton · Public high · Grades 9–12
479 students
| Measure | DePue High School DePue, Illinois | Princeton High School Princeton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #614 of 691 | #281 of 691 |
| National rank | #16121 of 16,910 | #11125 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 86 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 86 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| city | DePue | Princeton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Princeton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 14.5).
- •Princeton High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Princeton High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 10%).
- •Princeton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 87.2%).
- •DePue High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
- •Princeton High School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 86.
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 DePue High School better than Princeton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Princeton High School ranks higher (39.3 vs 14.5 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 DePue High School and Princeton High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between DePue and Princeton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DePue High School: 86. Princeton High School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DePue High School and Princeton High School rank in Illinois?
DePue High School is 614th of 691 and Princeton High School is 281st of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).