Eisenhower High School vs MacArthur High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 4.7 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
MacArthur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,059 students
| Measure | Eisenhower High School Decatur, Illinois | MacArthur High School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 691 | #637 of 691 |
| National rank | #16306 of 16,910 | #16345 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 909 | 1,059 |
| Enrollment | 909 | 1,059 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 11% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.3 vs 12.9).
- •MacArthur High School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 8%).
- •MacArthur High School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 11%).
- •MacArthur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 76.7%).
- •Eisenhower High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.0).
- •MacArthur High School is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 909.
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 MacArthur High School?
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 MacArthur High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eisenhower High School: 909. MacArthur High School: 1,059. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eisenhower High School and MacArthur High School rank in Illinois?
Eisenhower High School is 633rd of 691 and MacArthur High School is 637th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).