East Alton Middle School vs East Alton-Wood River High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 808 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Alton Middle School
East Alton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
193 students
East Alton-Wood River High Sch
Wood River · Public high · Grades 9–12
539 students
| Measure | East Alton Middle School East Alton, Illinois | East Alton-Wood River High Sch Wood River, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 670 | #558 of 691 |
| National rank | #11120 of 15,369 | #15529 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 193 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | East Alton | Wood River |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Alton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 18.5).
- •East Alton Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •East Alton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •East Alton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 68.5%).
- •East Alton Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.3).
- •East Alton-Wood River High Sch is the larger school with 539 students compared with 193.
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 East Alton Middle School better than East Alton-Wood River High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), East Alton Middle School ranks higher (33.8 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 East Alton Middle School and East Alton-Wood River High Sch?
About 808 m in a straight line, between East Alton and Wood River in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Alton Middle School: 193. East Alton-Wood River High Sch: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Alton Middle School and East Alton-Wood River High Sch rank in Illinois?
East Alton Middle School is 442nd of 670 and East Alton-Wood River High Sch is 558th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).