Fenger Academy High School vs Pecatonica High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 158 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fenger Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
312 students
Pecatonica High School
Pecatonica · Public high · Grades 9–12
313 students
| Measure | Fenger Academy High School Chicago, Illinois | Pecatonica High School Pecatonica, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 691 | #60 of 691 |
| National rank | #16402 of 16,910 | #5465 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 312 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 44.5% |
| city | Chicago | Pecatonica |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pecatonica High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 12.4).
- •Pecatonica High School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 5%).
- •Pecatonica High School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 5%).
- •Pecatonica High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 88.5%).
- •Pecatonica High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Pecatonica High School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 312.
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 Fenger Academy High School better than Pecatonica High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pecatonica High School ranks higher (61.4 vs 12.4 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 Fenger Academy High School and Pecatonica High School?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Pecatonica in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fenger Academy High School: 312. Pecatonica High School: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fenger Academy High School and Pecatonica High School rank in Illinois?
Fenger Academy High School is 644th of 691 and Pecatonica High School is 60th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).