Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center vs Zadok Casey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–3
562 students
Zadok Casey Middle School
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students
| Measure | Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center Mount Vernon, Illinois | Zadok Casey Middle School Mount Vernon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1959 of 2,303 | #610 of 670 |
| National rank | #46053 of 50,301 | #13951 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 562 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 9% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zadok Casey Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 18.0).
- •Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Zadok Casey Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 91.6%).
- •Zadok Casey Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.7).
- •Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is the larger school with 562 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 Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center better than Zadok Casey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Zadok Casey Middle School ranks higher (19.0 vs 18.0 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 Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center and Zadok Casey Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center: 562. Zadok Casey Middle School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center and Zadok Casey Middle School rank in Illinois?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is 1959th of 2,303 and Zadok Casey Middle School is 610th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).