Carbondale Middle School vs Effingham Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carbondale Middle School
Carbondale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
Effingham Junior High School
Effingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
458 students
| Measure | Carbondale Middle School Carbondale, Illinois | Effingham Junior High School Effingham, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 670 | #415 of 670 |
| National rank | #13783 of 15,369 | #10623 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 24% |
| city | Carbondale | Effingham |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Effingham Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 19.9).
- •Effingham Junior High School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 10%).
- •Effingham Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 18%).
- •Effingham Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 73.3%).
- •Effingham Junior High School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 457.
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 Middle School better than Effingham Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Effingham Junior High School ranks higher (36.1 vs 19.9 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 Middle School and Effingham Junior High School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Effingham in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Middle School: 457. Effingham Junior High School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Middle School and Effingham Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Carbondale Middle School is 600th of 670 and Effingham Junior High School is 415th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).