MacArthur High School vs Northside College Preparatory Hs
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 260 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacArthur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,059 students
Northside College Preparatory Hs
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
| Measure | MacArthur High School Decatur, Illinois | Northside College Preparatory Hs Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #637 of 691 | #4 of 691 |
| National rank | #16345 of 16,910 | #729 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,059 | 1,061 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 1,061 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 94% |
| city | Decatur | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside College Preparatory Hs scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 12.9).
- •Northside College Preparatory Hs does better on math proficiency (94% vs 11%).
- •Northside College Preparatory Hs does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 13%).
- •Northside College Preparatory Hs does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 73%).
- •Northside College Preparatory Hs does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.0).
- •Northside College Preparatory Hs is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 1,059.
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 MacArthur High School better than Northside College Preparatory Hs?
On the Success Index (US), Northside College Preparatory Hs ranks higher (84.2 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 MacArthur High School and Northside College Preparatory Hs?
About 260 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacArthur High School: 1,059. Northside College Preparatory Hs: 1,061. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacArthur High School and Northside College Preparatory Hs rank in Illinois?
MacArthur High School is 637th of 691 and Northside College Preparatory Hs is 4th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).