Carbondale Comm H S vs Elmwood Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 481 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
Elmwood Park High School
Elmwood Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,015 students
| Measure | Carbondale Comm H S Carbondale, Illinois | Elmwood Park High School Elmwood Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 691 | #355 of 691 |
| National rank | #11316 of 16,910 | #12431 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,023 | 1,015 |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | 1,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| city | Carbondale | Elmwood Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carbondale Comm H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 34.0).
- •Carbondale Comm H S does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Carbondale Comm H S does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Elmwood Park High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 61.1%).
- •Elmwood Park High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Carbondale Comm H S is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 1,015.
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 Elmwood Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carbondale Comm H S ranks higher (38.5 vs 34.0 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 Elmwood Park High School?
About 481 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Elmwood Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Comm H S: 1,023. Elmwood Park High School: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Comm H S and Elmwood Park High School rank in Illinois?
Carbondale Comm H S is 293rd of 691 and Elmwood Park High School is 355th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).