Jack Benny Middle School vs Little Fort Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 559 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jack Benny Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
475 students
Little Fort Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
| Measure | Jack Benny Middle School Waukegan, Illinois | Little Fort Elem School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 670 | #1274 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12910 of 15,369 | #35276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 475 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 41% |
| city | Waukegan | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Fort Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 24.7).
- •Little Fort Elem School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 10%).
- •Little Fort Elem School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Jack Benny Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 70.3%).
- •Jack Benny Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.6).
- •Jack Benny Middle School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 421.
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 Jack Benny Middle School better than Little Fort Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Little Fort Elem School ranks higher (35.0 vs 24.7 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 Jack Benny Middle School and Little Fort Elem School?
About 559 m in a straight line, between Waukegan and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack Benny Middle School: 475. Little Fort Elem School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack Benny Middle School and Little Fort Elem School rank in Illinois?
Jack Benny Middle School is 544th of 670 and Little Fort Elem School is 1274th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).