Coolidge Junior High Sch vs Mitchell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.5 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
Mitchell Elementary School
Granite City · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
413 students
| Measure | Coolidge Junior High Sch Granite City, Illinois | Mitchell Elementary School Granite City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #639 of 670 | #1859 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14666 of 15,369 | #44844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 854 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 17% |
| city | Granite City | Granite City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mitchell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 14.2).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Coolidge Junior High Sch does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 16%).
- •Coolidge Junior High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 70.5%).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.2).
- •Coolidge Junior High Sch is the larger school with 854 students compared with 413.
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 Mitchell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mitchell Elementary School ranks higher (20.0 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 Mitchell Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Granite City and Granite City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coolidge Junior High Sch: 854. Mitchell Elementary School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coolidge Junior High Sch and Mitchell Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Coolidge Junior High Sch is 639th of 670 and Mitchell Elementary School is 1859th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).