Franklin Elem School vs High Mount Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elem School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
172 students
High Mount Elem School
Swansea · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
325 students
| Measure | Franklin Elem School Belleville, Illinois | High Mount Elem School Swansea, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1598 of 2,303 | #1422 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41069 of 50,301 | #37733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 172 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| city | Belleville | Swansea |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Mount Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 26.0).
- •Franklin Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •High Mount Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 82%).
- •Franklin Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.5).
- •High Mount Elem School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 172.
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 Franklin Elem School better than High Mount Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), High Mount Elem School ranks higher (31.2 vs 26.0 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 Franklin Elem School and High Mount Elem School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Swansea in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elem School: 172. High Mount Elem School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elem School and High Mount Elem School rank in Illinois?
Franklin Elem School is 1598th of 2,303 and High Mount Elem School is 1422nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).