McGaughey Elem School vs Mt Zion Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McGaughey Elem School
Mount Zion · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
371 students
Mt Zion Jr High School
Mount Zion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
378 students
| Measure | McGaughey Elem School Mount Zion, Illinois | Mt Zion Jr High School Mount Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #683 of 2,303 | #302 of 670 |
| National rank | #22024 of 50,301 | #8216 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 371 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Mount Zion | Mount Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGaughey Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 47.4).
- •Mt Zion Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 38.8%).
- •Mt Zion Jr High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.7).
- •Mt Zion Jr High School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 371.
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 McGaughey Elem School better than Mt Zion Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), McGaughey Elem School ranks higher (54.5 vs 47.4 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 McGaughey Elem School and Mt Zion Jr High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mount Zion and Mount Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McGaughey Elem School: 371. Mt Zion Jr High School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McGaughey Elem School and Mt Zion Jr High School rank in Illinois?
McGaughey Elem School is 683rd of 2,303 and Mt Zion Jr High School is 302nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).