West Elementary School vs Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
West Elementary School
Zion · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
339 students
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch
Zion · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,114 students
| Measure | West Elementary School Zion, Illinois | Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1830 of 2,303 | #528 of 691 |
| National rank | #44432 of 50,301 | #14940 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 339 | 2,114 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 2,114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 15% |
| city | Zion | Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 20.7).
- •Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch does better on math proficiency (15% vs 9%).
- •Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 84.4%).
- •West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.5).
- •Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch is the larger school with 2,114 students compared with 339.
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 West Elementary School better than Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch ranks higher (22.1 vs 20.7 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 West Elementary School and Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Zion and Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Elementary School: 339. Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch: 2,114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Elementary School and Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch rank in Illinois?
West Elementary School is 1830th of 2,303 and Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch is 528th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).