Centralia High School vs Willow Grove Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centralia High School
Centralia · Public high · Grades 9–12
887 students
Willow Grove Elem School
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
127 students
| Measure | Centralia High School Centralia, Illinois | Willow Grove Elem School Centralia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #456 of 691 | #1698 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13672 of 16,910 | #42397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 887 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| city | Centralia | Centralia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centralia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 23.9).
- •Willow Grove Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Centralia High School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Centralia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 76.4%).
- •Willow Grove Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.3).
- •Centralia High School is the larger school with 887 students compared with 127.
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 Centralia High School better than Willow Grove Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Centralia High School ranks higher (28.4 vs 23.9 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 Centralia High School and Willow Grove Elem School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Centralia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centralia High School: 887. Willow Grove Elem School: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centralia High School and Willow Grove Elem School rank in Illinois?
Centralia High School is 456th of 691 and Willow Grove Elem School is 1698th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).