Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS vs John J Pershing Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 401 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
355 students
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
| Measure | Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois | John J Pershing Magnet Elementary Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #620 of 691 | #1831 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16174 of 16,910 | #44464 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 355 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 16% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John J Pershing Magnet Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 14.2).
- •John J Pershing Magnet Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 2.5%).
- •John J Pershing Magnet Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 2.5%).
- •John J Pershing Magnet Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 96.9%).
- •Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.7).
- •John J Pershing Magnet Elementary is the larger school with 439 students compared with 355.
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 Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS better than John J Pershing Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John J Pershing Magnet Elementary ranks higher (20.6 vs 14.2 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 Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS and John J Pershing Magnet Elementary?
About 401 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS: 355. John J Pershing Magnet Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS and John J Pershing Magnet Elementary rank in Illinois?
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS is 620th of 691 and John J Pershing Magnet Elementary is 1831st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).