Grigsby Intermediate School vs Mitchell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grigsby Intermediate School
Granite City · Public middle · Grades 5–6
818 students
Mitchell Elementary School
Granite City · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
413 students
| Measure | Grigsby Intermediate School Granite City, Illinois | Mitchell Elementary School Granite City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #493 of 670 | #1859 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11964 of 15,369 | #44844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 818 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 16% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Granite City | Granite City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grigsby Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 20.0).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 70.8%).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.8).
- •Grigsby Intermediate School is the larger school with 818 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 Grigsby Intermediate School better than Mitchell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Grigsby Intermediate School ranks higher (29.8 vs 20.0 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 Grigsby Intermediate School and Mitchell Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Granite City and Granite City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grigsby Intermediate School: 818. Mitchell Elementary School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grigsby Intermediate School and Mitchell Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Grigsby Intermediate School is 493rd of 670 and Mitchell Elementary School is 1859th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).