Du Quoin High School vs Elverado High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Du Quoin High School
Du Quoin · Public high · Grades 9–12
397 students
Elverado High School
Elkville · Public high · Grades 9–12
102 students
| Measure | Du Quoin High School Du Quoin, Illinois | Elverado High School Elkville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 691 | #363 of 691 |
| National rank | #10865 of 16,910 | #12544 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 397 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Du Quoin | Elkville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Du Quoin High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 33.5).
- •Elverado High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Du Quoin High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Du Quoin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 63.7%).
- •Elverado High School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.7).
- •Du Quoin High School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 102.
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 Du Quoin High School better than Elverado High School?
On the Success Index (US), Du Quoin High School ranks higher (40.4 vs 33.5 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 Du Quoin High School and Elverado High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Du Quoin and Elkville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Du Quoin High School: 397. Elverado High School: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Du Quoin High School and Elverado High School rank in Illinois?
Du Quoin High School is 263rd of 691 and Elverado High School is 363rd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).