Herscher High School vs Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 92 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herscher High School
Herscher · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students
Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students
| Measure | Herscher High School Herscher, Illinois | Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 691 | #655 of 691 |
| National rank | #9363 of 16,910 | #16586 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 542 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 2.5% |
| city | Herscher | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herscher High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 10.2).
- •Herscher High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Herscher High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Herscher High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 83.1%).
- •Herscher High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.4).
- •Herscher High School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 538.
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 Herscher High School better than Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Herscher High School ranks higher (46.3 vs 10.2 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 Herscher High School and Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Herscher and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herscher High School: 542. Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herscher High School and Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts rank in Illinois?
Herscher High School is 186th of 691 and Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts is 655th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).