Carbondale Middle School vs Giant City Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.6 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
Giant City Elem School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
218 students
| Measure | Carbondale Middle School Carbondale, Illinois | Giant City Elem School Carbondale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #600 of 670 | #194 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13783 of 15,369 | #8136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 457 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 57% |
| city | Carbondale | Carbondale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Giant City Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 19.9).
- •Giant City Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 10%).
- •Giant City Elem School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 18%).
- •Giant City Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 73.3%).
- •Carbondale Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.6).
- •Carbondale Middle School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 218.
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 Giant City Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Giant City Elem School ranks higher (74.7 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 Giant City Elem School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Carbondale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Middle School: 457. Giant City Elem School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Middle School and Giant City Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carbondale Middle School is 600th of 670 and Giant City Elem School is 194th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).