Edwardsville High School vs N O Nelson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwardsville High School
Edwardsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,342 students
N O Nelson Elem School
Edwardsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
347 students
| Measure | Edwardsville High School Edwardsville, Illinois | N O Nelson Elem School Edwardsville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 691 | #618 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5740 of 16,910 | #20536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 2,342 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 2,342 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Edwardsville | Edwardsville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwardsville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 56.6).
- •Edwardsville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 33.4%).
- •Edwardsville High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.3).
- •Edwardsville High School is the larger school with 2,342 students compared with 347.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Edwardsville High School better than N O Nelson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Edwardsville High School ranks higher (60.2 vs 56.6 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 Edwardsville High School and N O Nelson Elem School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Edwardsville and Edwardsville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwardsville High School: 2,342. N O Nelson Elem School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwardsville High School and N O Nelson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Edwardsville High School is 69th of 691 and N O Nelson Elem School is 618th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).