East St Louis Senior High School vs Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence
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.
East St Louis Senior High School
East Saint Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,288 students
Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence
E Saint Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–8
534 students
| Measure | East St Louis Senior High School East Saint Louis, Illinois | Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence E Saint Louis, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #668 of 691 | #2115 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16710 of 16,910 | #47724 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,288 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 1,288 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 27% |
| city | East Saint Louis | E Saint Louis |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 8.4).
- •Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence does better on math proficiency (27% vs 0.5%).
- •Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •East St Louis Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 100%).
- •Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.5).
- •East St Louis Senior High School is the larger school with 1,288 students compared with 534.
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 St Louis Senior High School better than Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence ranks higher (14.9 vs 8.4 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 St Louis Senior High School and Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between East Saint Louis and E Saint Louis in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East St Louis Senior High School: 1,288. Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East St Louis Senior High School and Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence rank in Illinois?
East St Louis Senior High School is 668th of 691 and Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence is 2115th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).