Bentley Elem School vs Liberty Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 4.1 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
Liberty Junior High School
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 7–8
573 students
| Measure | Bentley Elem School New Lenox, Illinois | Liberty Junior High School New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 670 | #143 of 670 |
| National rank | #7327 of 15,369 | #4461 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 380 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 48% |
| city | New Lenox | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 51.4).
- •Liberty Junior High School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Liberty Junior High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 20.0).
- •Liberty Junior High School is the larger school with 573 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 Liberty Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Junior High School ranks higher (64.6 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 Liberty Junior High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between New Lenox and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bentley Elem School: 380. Liberty Junior High School: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bentley Elem School and Liberty Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Bentley Elem School is 251st of 670 and Liberty Junior High School is 143rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).