Buncombe Cons School vs Goreville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buncombe Cons School
Buncombe · Public elementary · Grades K–8
51 students
Goreville Elementary School
Goreville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
464 students
| Measure | Buncombe Cons School Buncombe, Illinois | Goreville Elementary School Goreville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1119 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #32332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 51 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 51 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| city | Buncombe | Goreville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goreville Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 14.4).
- •Goreville Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Goreville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 15%).
- •Goreville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 94.1%).
- •Buncombe Cons School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 17.8).
- •Goreville Elementary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 51.
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 Buncombe Cons School better than Goreville Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Goreville Elementary School ranks higher (39.4 vs 14.4 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 Buncombe Cons School and Goreville Elementary School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Buncombe and Goreville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buncombe Cons School: 51. Goreville Elementary School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buncombe Cons School and Goreville Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Buncombe Cons School is unranked and Goreville Elementary School is 1119th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).