Longfellow Elem School vs Marion High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 783 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elem School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
Marion High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elem School Marion, Illinois | Marion High School Marion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #764 of 2,303 | #366 of 691 |
| National rank | #23774 of 50,301 | #12582 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 261 | 1,075 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 1,075 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 19% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 33.3).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Marion High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 67%).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.7).
- •Marion High School is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 261.
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 Longfellow Elem School better than Marion High School?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elem School ranks higher (52.0 vs 33.3 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 Longfellow Elem School and Marion High School?
About 783 m in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elem School: 261. Marion High School: 1,075. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elem School and Marion High School rank in Illinois?
Longfellow Elem School is 764th of 2,303 and Marion High School is 366th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).