North Prairie Jr High vs Zion-Benton East High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Prairie Jr High
Winthrop Harbor · Public middle · Grades 5–8
240 students
Zion-Benton East High School
Zion · Public high · Grades 9–12
419 students
| Measure | North Prairie Jr High Winthrop Harbor, Illinois | Zion-Benton East High School Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 670 | #506 of 691 |
| National rank | #7595 of 15,369 | #14435 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 240 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 17% |
| city | Winthrop Harbor | Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Prairie Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 24.8).
- •North Prairie Jr High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •North Prairie Jr High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •North Prairie Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 60.6%).
- •North Prairie Jr High does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.5).
- •Zion-Benton East High School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 240.
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 North Prairie Jr High better than Zion-Benton East High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Prairie Jr High ranks higher (50.3 vs 24.8 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 North Prairie Jr High and Zion-Benton East High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Winthrop Harbor and Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Prairie Jr High: 240. Zion-Benton East High School: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Prairie Jr High and Zion-Benton East High School rank in Illinois?
North Prairie Jr High is 262nd of 670 and Zion-Benton East High School is 506th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).