Mt Zion High School vs Muffley Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Zion High School
Mount Zion · Public high · Grades 9–12
762 students
Muffley Elem School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
386 students
| Measure | Mt Zion High School Mount Zion, Illinois | Muffley Elem School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 691 | #2251 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6614 of 16,910 | #49461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 762 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 2% |
| city | Mount Zion | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Zion High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 10.0).
- •Mt Zion High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 2%).
- •Mt Zion High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 11%).
- •Mt Zion High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 84.5%).
- •Muffley Elem School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.7).
- •Mt Zion High School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 386.
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 Mt Zion High School better than Muffley Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Zion High School ranks higher (56.8 vs 10.0 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 Mt Zion High School and Muffley Elem School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Mount Zion and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt Zion High School: 762. Muffley Elem School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt Zion High School and Muffley Elem School rank in Illinois?
Mt Zion High School is 91st of 691 and Muffley Elem School is 2251st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).