Johns Hill Magnet School vs Robertson Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 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
Robertson Charter School
Decatur · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
327 students
| Measure | Johns Hill Magnet School Decatur, Illinois | Robertson Charter School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1731 of 2,303 | #2213 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42952 of 50,301 | #49003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 627 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 29.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 2% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johns Hill Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 11.6).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2%).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7%).
- •Robertson Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 79.7%).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 29.7).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 327.
- •Johns Hill Magnet School is a public school while Robertson Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Robertson Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Johns Hill Magnet School ranks higher (23.0 vs 11.6 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 Robertson Charter School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johns Hill Magnet School: 627. Robertson Charter School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johns Hill Magnet School and Robertson Charter School rank in Illinois?
Johns Hill Magnet School is 1731st of 2,303 and Robertson Charter School is 2213th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).