Bentley Elem School vs Hickory Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bentley Elem School
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
380 students
Hickory Creek Middle School
Frankfort · Public middle · Grades 6–8
943 students
| Measure | Bentley Elem School New Lenox, Illinois | Hickory Creek Middle School Frankfort, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #251 of 670 | #17 of 670 |
| National rank | #7327 of 15,369 | #580 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 380 | 943 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 79% |
| city | New Lenox | Frankfort |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 51.4).
- •Hickory Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 40%).
- •Hickory Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 44%).
- •Hickory Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.0).
- •Hickory Creek Middle School is the larger school with 943 students compared with 380.
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 Bentley Elem School better than Hickory Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Creek Middle School ranks higher (86.6 vs 51.4 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 Bentley Elem School and Hickory Creek Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between New Lenox and Frankfort in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bentley Elem School: 380. Hickory Creek Middle School: 943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bentley Elem School and Hickory Creek Middle School rank in Illinois?
Bentley Elem School is 251st of 670 and Hickory Creek Middle School is 17th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).