Newport Elem School vs Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newport Elem School
Wadsworth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch
Zion · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,114 students
| Measure | Newport Elem School Wadsworth, Illinois | Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1636 of 2,303 | #528 of 691 |
| National rank | #41535 of 50,301 | #14940 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 261 | 2,114 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 2,114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 15% |
| city | Wadsworth | Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newport Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 22.1).
- •Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch does better on math proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 65.1%).
- •Newport Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.5).
- •Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch is the larger school with 2,114 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 Newport Elem School better than Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Newport Elem School ranks higher (25.3 vs 22.1 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 Newport Elem School and Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Wadsworth and Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newport Elem School: 261. Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch: 2,114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newport Elem School and Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch rank in Illinois?
Newport Elem School is 1636th of 2,303 and Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch is 528th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).