DePue High School vs Putnam County Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.7 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
Putnam County Elem School
Hennepin · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
158 students
| Measure | DePue High School DePue, Illinois | Putnam County Elem School Hennepin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #614 of 691 | #1098 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16121 of 16,910 | #31888 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 86 | 158 |
| Enrollment | 86 | 158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| city | DePue | Hennepin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Putnam County Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 14.5).
- •Putnam County Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Putnam County Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Putnam County Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 87.2%).
- •Putnam County Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.3).
- •Putnam County Elem School is the larger school with 158 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 Putnam County Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Putnam County Elem School ranks higher (40.1 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 Putnam County Elem School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between DePue and Hennepin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DePue High School: 86. Putnam County Elem School: 158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DePue High School and Putnam County Elem School rank in Illinois?
DePue High School is 614th of 691 and Putnam County Elem School is 1098th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).