Eisenhower High School vs Johns Hill Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 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
Johns Hill Magnet School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
627 students
| Measure | Eisenhower High School Decatur, Illinois | Johns Hill Magnet School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 691 | #1731 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16306 of 16,910 | #42952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 909 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 909 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 27% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johns Hill Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 13.3).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 8%).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •Eisenhower High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 79.7%).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.2).
- •Eisenhower High School is the larger school with 909 students compared with 627.
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 Johns Hill Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Johns Hill Magnet School ranks higher (23.0 vs 13.3 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 Eisenhower High School and Johns Hill Magnet School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eisenhower High School: 909. Johns Hill Magnet School: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eisenhower High School and Johns Hill Magnet School rank in Illinois?
Eisenhower High School is 633rd of 691 and Johns Hill Magnet School is 1731st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).