MacArthur High School vs Parsons Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 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
Parsons Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
| Measure | MacArthur High School Decatur, Illinois | Parsons Elementary School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #637 of 691 | #2220 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16345 of 16,910 | #49104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,059 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 7.5% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacArthur High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.9 vs 11.3).
- •MacArthur High School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7.5%).
- •MacArthur High School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •MacArthur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 89.5%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.0).
- •MacArthur High School is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 505.
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 Parsons Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), MacArthur High School ranks higher (12.9 vs 11.3 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 Parsons Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacArthur High School: 1,059. Parsons Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacArthur High School and Parsons Elementary School rank in Illinois?
MacArthur High School is 637th of 691 and Parsons Elementary School is 2220th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).