Denning Elementary School vs Johnston City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denning Elementary School
West Frankfort · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
439 students
Johnston City High School
Johnston City · Public high · Grades 9–12
328 students
| Measure | Denning Elementary School West Frankfort, Illinois | Johnston City High School Johnston City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #853 of 2,303 | #419 of 691 |
| National rank | #25620 of 50,301 | #13227 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 439 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | West Frankfort | Johnston City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denning Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 30.5).
- •Denning Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 50%).
- •Johnston City High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.6).
- •Denning Elementary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 328.
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 Denning Elementary School better than Johnston City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Denning Elementary School ranks higher (49.3 vs 30.5 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 Denning Elementary School and Johnston City High School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between West Frankfort and Johnston City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denning Elementary School: 439. Johnston City High School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denning Elementary School and Johnston City High School rank in Illinois?
Denning Elementary School is 853rd of 2,303 and Johnston City High School is 419th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).