A-C Central High School vs Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 273 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A-C Central High School
Ashland · Public high · Grades 9–12
96 students
Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S
Carrier Mills · Public high · Grades 9–12
94 students
| Measure | A-C Central High School Ashland, Illinois | Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S Carrier Mills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 691 | #512 of 691 |
| National rank | #10907 of 16,910 | #14546 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 96 | 94 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 94 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 15% |
| city | Ashland | Carrier Mills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A-C Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 24.1).
- •A-C Central High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 15%).
- •A-C Central High School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 5%).
- •A-C Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 55.3%).
- •Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.7).
- •A-C Central High School is the larger school with 96 students compared with 94.
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 A-C Central High School better than Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S?
On the Success Index (US), A-C Central High School ranks higher (40.2 vs 24.1 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 A-C Central High School and Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Carrier Mills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A-C Central High School: 96. Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S: 94. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A-C Central High School and Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S rank in Illinois?
A-C Central High School is 265th of 691 and Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S is 512th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).