Colona Grade School vs McGaughey Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 226 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colona Grade School
Colona · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
371 students
McGaughey Elem School
Mount Zion · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
371 students
| Measure | Colona Grade School Colona, Illinois | McGaughey Elem School Mount Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1581 of 2,303 | #683 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40697 of 50,301 | #22024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 371 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Colona | Mount Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGaughey Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 26.5).
- •McGaughey Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 52.6%).
- •Colona Grade School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.7).
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 Colona Grade School better than McGaughey Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), McGaughey Elem School ranks higher (54.5 vs 26.5 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 Colona Grade School and McGaughey Elem School?
About 226 km in a straight line, between Colona and Mount Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colona Grade School: 371. McGaughey Elem School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colona Grade School and McGaughey Elem School rank in Illinois?
Colona Grade School is 1581st of 2,303 and McGaughey Elem School is 683rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).