Dett Elem School vs Phoenix Military Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 632 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dett Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
326 students
Phoenix Military Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students
| Measure | Dett Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Phoenix Military Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1854 of 2,303 | #532 of 691 |
| National rank | #44775 of 50,301 | #15002 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 326 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoenix Military Academy HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 20.1).
- •Phoenix Military Academy HS does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Phoenix Military Academy HS does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Dett Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 87.4%).
- •Dett Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.3).
- •Phoenix Military Academy HS is the larger school with 372 students compared with 326.
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 Dett Elem School better than Phoenix Military Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Phoenix Military Academy HS ranks higher (21.7 vs 20.1 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 Dett Elem School and Phoenix Military Academy HS?
About 632 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dett Elem School: 326. Phoenix Military Academy HS: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dett Elem School and Phoenix Military Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Dett Elem School is 1854th of 2,303 and Phoenix Military Academy HS is 532nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).