Carbondale Comm H S vs Parrish Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.5 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
Parrish Elem School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
466 students
| Measure | Carbondale Comm H S Carbondale, Illinois | Parrish Elem School Carbondale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 691 | #1245 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11316 of 16,910 | #34775 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 1,023 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | Carbondale | Carbondale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carbondale Comm H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 35.8).
- •Carbondale Comm H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 79.4%).
- •Carbondale Comm H S does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •Carbondale Comm H S is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 466.
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 Parrish Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Carbondale Comm H S ranks higher (38.5 vs 35.8 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 Carbondale Comm H S and Parrish Elem School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Carbondale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Comm H S: 1,023. Parrish Elem School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Comm H S and Parrish Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carbondale Comm H S is 293rd of 691 and Parrish Elem School is 1245th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).