Gillespie Middle School vs Mt Olive High 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 Middle School
Gillespie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
Mt Olive High School
Mount Olive · Public high · Grades 9–12
151 students
| Measure | Gillespie Middle School Gillespie, Illinois | Mt Olive High School Mount Olive, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 670 | #307 of 691 |
| National rank | #11617 of 15,369 | #11587 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 244 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 30% |
| city | Gillespie | Mount Olive |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Olive High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 31.5).
- •Mt Olive High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •Gillespie Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Mt Olive High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 62.7%).
- •Mt Olive High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.4).
- •Gillespie Middle School is the larger school with 244 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 Middle School better than Mt Olive High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Olive High School ranks higher (37.5 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 Middle 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 Middle School: 244. Mt Olive High School: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillespie Middle School and Mt Olive High School rank in Illinois?
Gillespie Middle School is 471st of 670 and Mt Olive High School is 307th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).