Granite City High School vs Mitchell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite City High School
Granite City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,755 students
Mitchell Elementary School
Granite City · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
413 students
| Measure | Granite City High School Granite City, Illinois | Mitchell Elementary School Granite City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 691 | #1859 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15780 of 16,910 | #44844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 1,755 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 1,755 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | Granite City | Granite City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mitchell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 16.9).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Granite City High School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 16%).
- •Granite City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 70.5%).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 20.2).
- •Granite City High School is the larger school with 1,755 students compared with 413.
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 Granite City High School better than Mitchell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mitchell Elementary School ranks higher (20.0 vs 16.9 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 Granite City High School and Mitchell Elementary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Granite City and Granite City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite City High School: 1,755. Mitchell Elementary School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite City High School and Mitchell Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Granite City High School is 575th of 691 and Mitchell Elementary School is 1859th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).