Gillespie High School vs Mt Olive High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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 High School
Mount Olive · Public high · Grades 9–12
151 students
| Measure | Gillespie High School Gillespie, Illinois | Mt Olive High School Mount Olive, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 691 | #307 of 691 |
| National rank | #11610 of 16,910 | #11587 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 328 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Gillespie | Mount Olive |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.4 vs 37.5).
- •Gillespie High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Gillespie High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Mt Olive High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 56.7%).
- •Mt Olive High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.1).
- •Gillespie High School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 151.
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 High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gillespie High School and Mt Olive High 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 High School: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillespie High School and Mt Olive High School rank in Illinois?
Gillespie High School is 310th of 691 and Mt Olive High School is 307th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).