MacArthur High School vs Pershing Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 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
Pershing Early Learning Center
Decatur · Public other · Grades PK–PK
416 students
| Measure | MacArthur High School Decatur, Illinois | Pershing Early Learning Center Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #637 of 691 | – |
| National rank | #16345 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 1,059 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | – |
| Math proficiency | 11% | – |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacArthur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 81.5%).
- •MacArthur High School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 26.0).
- •MacArthur High School is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 416.
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 Pershing Early Learning Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are MacArthur High School and Pershing Early Learning Center?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacArthur High School: 1,059. Pershing Early Learning Center: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacArthur High School and Pershing Early Learning Center rank in Illinois?
MacArthur High School is 637th of 691 and Pershing Early Learning Center is unranked among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).