Granite City High School vs Wilson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 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
Wilson Elem School
Granite City · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
448 students
| Measure | Granite City High School Granite City, Illinois | Wilson Elem School Granite City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 691 | #1189 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15780 of 16,910 | #33708 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 1,755 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 1,755 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Granite City | Granite City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 16.9).
- •Granite City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 77.5%).
- •Wilson Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.2).
- •Granite City High School is the larger school with 1,755 students compared with 448.
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 Wilson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Elem School ranks higher (37.5 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 Wilson Elem School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Granite City and Granite City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite City High School: 1,755. Wilson Elem School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite City High School and Wilson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Granite City High School is 575th of 691 and Wilson Elem School is 1189th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).