Civic Memorial High School vs East Alton-Wood River High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Civic Memorial High School
Bethalto · Public high · Grades 9–12
760 students
East Alton-Wood River High Sch
Wood River · Public high · Grades 9–12
539 students
| Measure | Civic Memorial High School Bethalto, Illinois | East Alton-Wood River High Sch Wood River, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 691 | #558 of 691 |
| National rank | #13351 of 16,910 | #15529 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 760 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Bethalto | Wood River |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Civic Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 18.5).
- •Civic Memorial High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Civic Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 68.5%).
- •Civic Memorial High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.3).
- •Civic Memorial High School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 539.
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 Civic Memorial High School better than East Alton-Wood River High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Civic Memorial High School ranks higher (29.9 vs 18.5 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 Civic Memorial High School and East Alton-Wood River High Sch?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Bethalto and Wood River in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Civic Memorial High School: 760. East Alton-Wood River High Sch: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Civic Memorial High School and East Alton-Wood River High Sch rank in Illinois?
Civic Memorial High School is 430th of 691 and East Alton-Wood River High Sch is 558th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).