Eisenhower High School vs Mt Zion High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 8.4 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
Mt Zion High School
Mount Zion · Public high · Grades 9–12
762 students
| Measure | Eisenhower High School Decatur, Illinois | Mt Zion High School Mount Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 691 | #91 of 691 |
| National rank | #16306 of 16,910 | #6614 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 909 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 909 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 46% |
| city | Decatur | Mount Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Zion High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 13.3).
- •Mt Zion High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 8%).
- •Mt Zion High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 11%).
- •Mt Zion High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 76.7%).
- •Eisenhower High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.7).
- •Eisenhower High School is the larger school with 909 students compared with 762.
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 Mt Zion High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Zion High School ranks higher (56.8 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 Mt Zion High School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Mount Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eisenhower High School: 909. Mt Zion High School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eisenhower High School and Mt Zion High School rank in Illinois?
Eisenhower High School is 633rd of 691 and Mt Zion High School is 91st of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).