Ball Elementary School vs Glenwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ball Elementary School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
552 students
Glenwood High School
Chatham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,484 students
| Measure | Ball Elementary School Chatham, Illinois | Glenwood High School Chatham, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #863 of 2,303 | #161 of 691 |
| National rank | #25861 of 50,301 | #8671 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 552 | 1,484 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 1,484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| city | Chatham | Chatham |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.9 vs 48.9).
- •Glenwood High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Glenwood High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Glenwood High School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.4).
- •Glenwood High School is the larger school with 1,484 students compared with 552.
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 Ball Elementary School better than Glenwood High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ball Elementary School and Glenwood High School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball Elementary School: 552. Glenwood High School: 1,484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball Elementary School and Glenwood High School rank in Illinois?
Ball Elementary School is 863rd of 2,303 and Glenwood High School is 161st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).