Gillespie High School vs Gillespie Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 70 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillespie High School
Gillespie · Public high · Grades 9–12
328 students
Gillespie Middle School
Gillespie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
| Measure | Gillespie High School Gillespie, Illinois | Gillespie Middle School Gillespie, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 691 | #471 of 670 |
| National rank | #11610 of 16,910 | #11617 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 328 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| city | Gillespie | Gillespie |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gillespie High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 31.5).
- •Gillespie High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Gillespie Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Gillespie High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 62.7%).
- •Gillespie High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •Gillespie High School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 244.
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 Gillespie High School better than Gillespie Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gillespie High School ranks higher (37.4 vs 31.5 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 Gillespie High School and Gillespie Middle School?
About 70 m in a straight line, between Gillespie and Gillespie in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillespie High School: 328. Gillespie Middle School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillespie High School and Gillespie Middle School rank in Illinois?
Gillespie High School is 310th of 691 and Gillespie Middle School is 471st of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).