Eisenhower High School vs Hope Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eisenhower High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
909 students
Hope Academy
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
| Measure | Eisenhower High School Decatur, Illinois | Hope Academy Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 691 | #2190 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16306 of 16,910 | #48679 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 909 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 909 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 4% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 0.5% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.3 vs 12.5).
- •Eisenhower High School does better on math proficiency (8% vs 0.5%).
- •Eisenhower High School does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 4%).
- •Eisenhower High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 93.8%).
- •Hope Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.2).
- •Eisenhower High School is the larger school with 909 students compared with 501.
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 Eisenhower High School better than Hope Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Eisenhower High School and Hope Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eisenhower High School: 909. Hope Academy: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eisenhower High School and Hope Academy rank in Illinois?
Eisenhower High School is 633rd of 691 and Hope Academy is 2190th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).