Athens Junior High School vs Cantrall Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athens Junior High School
Athens · Public middle · Grades 7–8
144 students
Cantrall Elem School
Cantrall · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
334 students
| Measure | Athens Junior High School Athens, Illinois | Cantrall Elem School Cantrall, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 670 | #504 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6161 of 15,369 | #17772 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 144 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Athens | Cantrall |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cantrall Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 56.8).
- •Cantrall Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Athens Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Cantrall Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 40.3%).
- •Cantrall Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Cantrall Elem School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 144.
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 Athens Junior High School better than Cantrall Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Cantrall Elem School ranks higher (60.6 vs 56.8 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 Athens Junior High School and Cantrall Elem School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Athens and Cantrall in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens Junior High School: 144. Cantrall Elem School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens Junior High School and Cantrall Elem School rank in Illinois?
Athens Junior High School is 203rd of 670 and Cantrall Elem School is 504th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).