Goreville Elementary School vs Lick Creek Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goreville Elementary School
Goreville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
464 students
Lick Creek Elem School
Buncombe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
126 students
| Measure | Goreville Elementary School Goreville, Illinois | Lick Creek Elem School Buncombe, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1119 of 2,303 | #1115 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #32332 of 50,301 | #32256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 464 | 126 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Goreville | Buncombe |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.4 vs 39.5).
- •Lick Creek Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Goreville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Goreville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 39.7%).
- •Lick Creek Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 17.8).
- •Goreville Elementary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 126.
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 Goreville Elementary School better than Lick Creek Elem 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 Goreville Elementary School and Lick Creek Elem School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Goreville and Buncombe in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goreville Elementary School: 464. Lick Creek Elem School: 126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goreville Elementary School and Lick Creek Elem School rank in Illinois?
Goreville Elementary School is 1119th of 2,303 and Lick Creek Elem School is 1115th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).