Carbondale Comm H S vs Carterville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carbondale Comm H S
Carbondale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,023 students
Carterville High School
Carterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
668 students
| Measure | Carbondale Comm H S Carbondale, Illinois | Carterville High School Carterville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 691 | #142 of 691 |
| National rank | #11316 of 16,910 | #8303 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,023 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| city | Carbondale | Carterville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carterville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 38.5).
- •Carterville High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Carterville High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Carterville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 61.1%).
- •Carbondale Comm H S does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.1).
- •Carbondale Comm H S is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 668.
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 Carbondale Comm H S better than Carterville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carterville High School ranks higher (50.3 vs 38.5 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 Carbondale Comm H S and Carterville High School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Carterville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Comm H S: 1,023. Carterville High School: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Comm H S and Carterville High School rank in Illinois?
Carbondale Comm H S is 293rd of 691 and Carterville High School is 142nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).