Mount Vernon High School vs Zadok Casey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,233 students
Zadok Casey Middle School
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon, Illinois | Zadok Casey Middle School Mount Vernon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #475 of 691 | #610 of 670 |
| National rank | #13980 of 16,910 | #13951 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,233 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 1,233 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 9% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 19.0).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 9%).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 83.9%).
- •Zadok Casey Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.3).
- •Mount Vernon High School is the larger school with 1,233 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 Mount Vernon High School better than Zadok Casey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon High School ranks higher (27.0 vs 19.0 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 Mount Vernon High School and Zadok Casey Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon High School: 1,233. Zadok Casey Middle School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon High School and Zadok Casey Middle School rank in Illinois?
Mount Vernon High School is 475th of 691 and Zadok Casey Middle School is 610th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).