Galesburg Senior High School vs Silas Willard Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galesburg Senior High School
Galesburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,158 students
Silas Willard Elem School
Galesburg · Public elementary · Grades K–4
425 students
| Measure | Galesburg Senior High School Galesburg, Illinois | Silas Willard Elem School Galesburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #508 of 691 | #1093 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14466 of 16,910 | #31617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,158 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 1,158 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| city | Galesburg | Galesburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silas Willard Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 24.6).
- •Silas Willard Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Silas Willard Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Galesburg Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 72.5%).
- •Silas Willard Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.8).
- •Galesburg Senior High School is the larger school with 1,158 students compared with 425.
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 Galesburg Senior High School better than Silas Willard Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Silas Willard Elem School ranks higher (40.5 vs 24.6 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 Galesburg Senior High School and Silas Willard Elem School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Galesburg and Galesburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galesburg Senior High School: 1,158. Silas Willard Elem School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galesburg Senior High School and Silas Willard Elem School rank in Illinois?
Galesburg Senior High School is 508th of 691 and Silas Willard Elem School is 1093rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).