Gillespie High School vs Mt Olive Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.9 km 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
Mt Olive Elementary School
Mount Olive · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
328 students
| Measure | Gillespie High School Gillespie, Illinois | Mt Olive Elementary School Mount Olive, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 691 | #898 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11610 of 16,910 | #26832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 328 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Gillespie | Mount Olive |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Olive Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 37.4).
- •Mt Olive Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Mt Olive Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Mt Olive Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 56.7%).
- •Mt Olive Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.1).
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 Mt Olive Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Olive Elementary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 37.4 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 Gillespie High School and Mt Olive Elementary School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Gillespie and Mount Olive in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillespie High School: 328. Mt Olive Elementary School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillespie High School and Mt Olive Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Gillespie High School is 310th of 691 and Mt Olive Elementary School is 898th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).