Civic Memorial High School vs Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 817 m 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
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
Bethalto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students
| Measure | Civic Memorial High School Bethalto, Illinois | Wilbur Trimpe Middle School Bethalto, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 691 | #363 of 670 |
| National rank | #13351 of 16,910 | #9611 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 760 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 26% |
| city | Bethalto | Bethalto |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilbur Trimpe Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 29.9).
- •Wilbur Trimpe Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Wilbur Trimpe Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Civic Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 46.9%).
- •Wilbur Trimpe Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Civic Memorial High School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 556.
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 Wilbur Trimpe Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilbur Trimpe Middle School ranks higher (41.0 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 Wilbur Trimpe Middle School?
About 817 m in a straight line, between Bethalto and Bethalto in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Civic Memorial High School: 760. Wilbur Trimpe Middle School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Civic Memorial High School and Wilbur Trimpe Middle School rank in Illinois?
Civic Memorial High School is 430th of 691 and Wilbur Trimpe Middle School is 363rd of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).