MacArthur High School vs Stephen Decatur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.8 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
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 7–8
413 students
| Measure | MacArthur High School Decatur, Illinois | Stephen Decatur Middle School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #637 of 691 | #664 of 670 |
| National rank | #16345 of 16,910 | #15173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,059 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 4% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacArthur High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.9 vs 9.0).
- •MacArthur High School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 4%).
- •MacArthur High School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 11%).
- •MacArthur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 85.7%).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.0).
- •MacArthur High School is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 413.
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 Stephen Decatur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), MacArthur High School ranks higher (12.9 vs 9.0 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 Stephen Decatur Middle School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacArthur High School: 1,059. Stephen Decatur Middle School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacArthur High School and Stephen Decatur Middle School rank in Illinois?
MacArthur High School is 637th of 691 and Stephen Decatur Middle School is 664th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).