High Mount Elem School vs Wolf Branch Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Mount Elem School
Swansea · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
325 students
Wolf Branch Middle School
Swansea · Public middle · Grades 5–8
341 students
| Measure | High Mount Elem School Swansea, Illinois | Wolf Branch Middle School Swansea, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1422 of 2,303 | #60 of 670 |
| National rank | #37733 of 50,301 | #2330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 325 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 56% |
| city | Swansea | Swansea |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wolf Branch Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 31.2).
- •Wolf Branch Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 14%).
- •Wolf Branch Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 32%).
- •Wolf Branch Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 68.3%).
- •High Mount Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.6).
- •Wolf Branch Middle School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 325.
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 High Mount Elem School better than Wolf Branch Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wolf Branch Middle School ranks higher (75.2 vs 31.2 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 High Mount Elem School and Wolf Branch Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Swansea and Swansea in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Mount Elem School: 325. Wolf Branch Middle School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Mount Elem School and Wolf Branch Middle School rank in Illinois?
High Mount Elem School is 1422nd of 2,303 and Wolf Branch Middle School is 60th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).