Du Quoin High School vs Wells Community Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 453 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
Wells Community Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students
| Measure | Du Quoin High School Du Quoin, Illinois | Wells Community Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 691 | #571 of 691 |
| National rank | #10865 of 16,910 | #15723 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 397 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 2.5% |
| city | Du Quoin | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Du Quoin High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 17.3).
- •Du Quoin High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Du Quoin High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Du Quoin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 76.9%).
- •Du Quoin High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.1).
- •Wells Community Academy HS is the larger school with 398 students compared with 397.
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 Wells Community Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Du Quoin High School ranks higher (40.4 vs 17.3 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 Wells Community Academy HS?
About 453 km in a straight line, between Du Quoin and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Du Quoin High School: 397. Wells Community Academy HS: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Du Quoin High School and Wells Community Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Du Quoin High School is 263rd of 691 and Wells Community Academy HS is 571st of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).