Zion-Benton East High School vs Zion Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 886 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Zion-Benton East High School
Zion · Public high · Grades 9–12
419 students
Zion Central Middle School
Zion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
330 students
| Measure | Zion-Benton East High School Zion, Illinois | Zion Central Middle School Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #506 of 691 | #614 of 670 |
| National rank | #14435 of 16,910 | #13998 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 419 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 9% |
| city | Zion | Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zion-Benton East High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 18.7).
- •Zion-Benton East High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •Zion-Benton East High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •Zion-Benton East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 85.5%).
- •Zion Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.5).
- •Zion-Benton East High School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 330.
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 Zion-Benton East High School better than Zion Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Zion-Benton East High School ranks higher (24.8 vs 18.7 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 Zion-Benton East High School and Zion Central Middle School?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Zion and Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Zion-Benton East High School: 419. Zion Central Middle School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Zion-Benton East High School and Zion Central Middle School rank in Illinois?
Zion-Benton East High School is 506th of 691 and Zion Central Middle School is 614th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).