Granite City Cusd 9 School District
School District · Granite City, Illinois
Avg Rating
3.7
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,168
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
3.7
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,168
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Granite City Cusd 9?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Granite City Cusd 9 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Grigsby Intermediate School
Granite City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Coolidge Junior High Sch
Granite City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Granite City High School
Granite City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#629 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.5
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,168
$2,522 vs Illinois median
District size
5,775 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Granite City Cusd 9 ranks #629 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Granite City Cusd 9's schools with real test data average 3.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Grigsby Intermediate School (6.5/10), Coolidge Junior High Sch (4.3/10), and Granite City High School (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.5/10 despite 67% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Granite City Cusd 9 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Granite City Cusd 9
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grigsby Intermediate School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Coolidge Junior High Sch | 4.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Granite City High School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Mitchell Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Maryville Elem School | 3.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Frohardt Elem School | 2.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Prather Elementary School | 2.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Wilson Elem School | 1.9 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Granite City Cusd 9
Granite City Cusd 9 is a Granite City, Illinois school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,775 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $14,168 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.7/10, Granite City Cusd 9 has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Grigsby Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Granite City Cusd 9 students show an average math proficiency of 37.7% and ELA proficiency of 34.8%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Granite City Cusd 9, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Granite City Cusd 9 with test data.
Schools in Granite City Cusd 9
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Granite City
- Total Enrollment
- 5,775
- Teachers (FTE)
- 354
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Granite City Cusd 9?
Granite City Cusd 9 has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Granite City Cusd 9?
The average composite rating for Granite City Cusd 9 is 3.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Granite City Cusd 9?
Granite City Cusd 9 spends $14,168 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Granite City Cusd 9?
The average student-teacher ratio in Granite City Cusd 9 is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Granite City Cusd 9?
Grigsby Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Granite City Cusd 9 with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Granite City Cusd 9?
Across schools in Granite City Cusd 9 with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Granite City Cusd 9 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Granite City Cusd 9 has an average school rating of 3.7/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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