Civic Memorial High School vs Parkside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 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
Parkside Primary School
Bethalto · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
321 students
| Measure | Civic Memorial High School Bethalto, Illinois | Parkside Primary School Bethalto, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 691 | #1276 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13351 of 16,910 | #35297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 760 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Bethalto | Bethalto |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 29.9).
- •Parkside Primary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Parkside Primary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Civic Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 55.1%).
- •Parkside Primary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.9).
- •Civic Memorial High School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 321.
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 Parkside Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Primary School ranks higher (35.0 vs 29.9 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 Civic Memorial High School and Parkside Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bethalto and Bethalto in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Civic Memorial High School: 760. Parkside Primary School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Civic Memorial High School and Parkside Primary School rank in Illinois?
Civic Memorial High School is 430th of 691 and Parkside Primary School is 1276th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).