Cannelton Elementary & High School vs William Tell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cannelton Elementary & High School
Cannelton · Public other · Grades PK–12
216 students
William Tell Elementary School
Tell City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
734 students
| Measure | Cannelton Elementary & High School Cannelton, Indiana | William Tell Elementary School Tell City, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #522 of 1,053 |
| National rank | – | #23144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 216 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 54% |
| city | Cannelton | Tell City |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Tell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 22%).
- •William Tell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •William Tell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 59.7%).
- •Cannelton Elementary & High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.3).
- •William Tell Elementary School is the larger school with 734 students compared with 216.
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 Cannelton Elementary & High School better than William Tell Elementary 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 Cannelton Elementary & High School and William Tell Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Cannelton and Tell City in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cannelton Elementary & High School: 216. William Tell Elementary School: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cannelton Elementary & High School and William Tell Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Cannelton Elementary & High School is unranked and William Tell Elementary School is 522nd of 1,053 among other schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).