Bethel Grade School vs Zadok Casey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Grade School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
154 students
Zadok Casey Middle School
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students
| Measure | Bethel Grade School Mount Vernon, Illinois | Zadok Casey Middle School Mount Vernon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1421 of 2,303 | #610 of 670 |
| National rank | #37652 of 50,301 | #13951 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 154 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 9% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethel Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 19.0).
- •Bethel Grade School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 9%).
- •Bethel Grade School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Bethel Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 83.9%).
- •Bethel Grade School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 11.9).
- •Zadok Casey Middle School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 154.
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 Bethel Grade School better than Zadok Casey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethel Grade School ranks higher (31.3 vs 19.0 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 Bethel Grade School and Zadok Casey Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Grade School: 154. Zadok Casey Middle School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Grade School and Zadok Casey Middle School rank in Illinois?
Bethel Grade School is 1421st of 2,303 and Zadok Casey Middle School is 610th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).