Dixon High School vs Madison School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixon High School
Dixon · Public high · Grades 9–12
760 students
Madison School
Dixon · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
323 students
| Measure | Dixon High School Dixon, Illinois | Madison School Dixon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 691 | #1353 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12375 of 16,910 | #36515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 760 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Dixon | Dixon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dixon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 33.1).
- •Dixon High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Madison School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Dixon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 56%).
- •Madison School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.3).
- •Dixon High School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 323.
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 Dixon High School better than Madison School?
On the Success Index (US), Dixon High School ranks higher (34.2 vs 33.1 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 Dixon High School and Madison School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dixon and Dixon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixon High School: 760. Madison School: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixon High School and Madison School rank in Illinois?
Dixon High School is 351st of 691 and Madison School is 1353rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).