Hope Academy vs Johns Hill Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Academy
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
Johns Hill Magnet School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
627 students
| Measure | Hope Academy Decatur, Illinois | Johns Hill Magnet School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2190 of 2,303 | #1731 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48679 of 50,301 | #42952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 501 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 27% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johns Hill Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 12.5).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 0.5%).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 4%).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 93.8%).
- •Hope Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 501.
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 Hope Academy better than Johns Hill Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Johns Hill Magnet School ranks higher (23.0 vs 12.5 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 Hope Academy and Johns Hill Magnet School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Academy: 501. Johns Hill Magnet School: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Academy and Johns Hill Magnet School rank in Illinois?
Hope Academy is 2190th of 2,303 and Johns Hill Magnet School is 1731st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).