Coolidge Junior High Sch vs Memorial Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 384 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coolidge Junior High Sch
Granite City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
854 students
Memorial Jr High School
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
854 students
| Measure | Coolidge Junior High Sch Granite City, Illinois | Memorial Jr High School Lansing, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #639 of 670 | #608 of 670 |
| National rank | #14666 of 15,369 | #13912 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 854 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 16% |
| city | Granite City | Lansing |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 14.2).
- •Memorial Jr High School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 8%).
- •Memorial Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Coolidge Junior High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 99.2%).
- •Memorial Jr High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.2).
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 Coolidge Junior High Sch better than Memorial Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Jr High School ranks higher (19.2 vs 14.2 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 Coolidge Junior High Sch and Memorial Jr High School?
About 384 km in a straight line, between Granite City and Lansing in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coolidge Junior High Sch: 854. Memorial Jr High School: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coolidge Junior High Sch and Memorial Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Coolidge Junior High Sch is 639th of 670 and Memorial Jr High School is 608th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).