Johns Hill Magnet School vs MacArthur High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johns Hill Magnet School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
627 students
MacArthur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,059 students
| Measure | Johns Hill Magnet School Decatur, Illinois | MacArthur High School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1731 of 2,303 | #637 of 691 |
| National rank | #42952 of 50,301 | #16345 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 627 | 1,059 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 1,059 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 11% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johns Hill Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 12.9).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •MacArthur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 79.7%).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.0).
- •MacArthur High School is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 627.
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 Johns Hill Magnet School better than MacArthur High School?
On the Success Index (US), Johns Hill Magnet School ranks higher (23.0 vs 12.9 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 Johns Hill Magnet School and MacArthur High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johns Hill Magnet School: 627. MacArthur High School: 1,059. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johns Hill Magnet School and MacArthur High School rank in Illinois?
Johns Hill Magnet School is 1731st of 2,303 and MacArthur High School is 637th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).