Dirksen Elementary School vs Pekin Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dirksen Elementary School
Pekin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
165 students
Pekin Community High School
Pekin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,712 students
| Measure | Dirksen Elementary School Pekin, Illinois | Pekin Community High School Pekin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1707 of 2,303 | #329 of 691 |
| National rank | #42486 of 50,301 | #11954 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 165 | 1,712 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 1,712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 31% |
| city | Pekin | Pekin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pekin Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 23.7).
- •Pekin Community High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 15%).
- •Dirksen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •Pekin Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 72.7%).
- •Pekin Community High School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.5).
- •Pekin Community High School is the larger school with 1,712 students compared with 165.
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 Dirksen Elementary School better than Pekin Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pekin Community High School ranks higher (36.1 vs 23.7 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 Dirksen Elementary School and Pekin Community High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pekin and Pekin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirksen Elementary School: 165. Pekin Community High School: 1,712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirksen Elementary School and Pekin Community High School rank in Illinois?
Dirksen Elementary School is 1707th of 2,303 and Pekin Community High School is 329th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).