Durand High School vs Pecatonica High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durand High School
Durand · Public high · Grades 9–12
170 students
Pecatonica High School
Pecatonica · Public high · Grades 9–12
313 students
| Measure | Durand High School Durand, Illinois | Pecatonica High School Pecatonica, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 691 | #60 of 691 |
| National rank | #9027 of 16,910 | #5465 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 170 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Durand | Pecatonica |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pecatonica High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 47.6).
- •Pecatonica High School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Pecatonica High School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Pecatonica High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 32.4%).
- •Durand High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.6).
- •Pecatonica High School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 170.
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 Durand High School better than Pecatonica High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pecatonica High School ranks higher (61.4 vs 47.6 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 Durand High School and Pecatonica High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Durand and Pecatonica in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durand High School: 170. Pecatonica High School: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durand High School and Pecatonica High School rank in Illinois?
Durand High School is 174th of 691 and Pecatonica High School is 60th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).