Carbondale Middle School vs Lewis School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 259 m 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
Lewis School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
325 students
| Measure | Carbondale Middle School Carbondale, Illinois | Lewis School Carbondale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 670 | #1619 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13783 of 15,369 | #41276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 457 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 18% |
| city | Carbondale | Carbondale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 19.9).
- •Lewis School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •Lewis School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 18%).
- •Lewis School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.3% vs 73.3%).
- •Carbondale Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •Carbondale Middle School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 325.
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 Lewis School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis School ranks higher (25.7 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 Lewis School?
About 259 m in a straight line, between Carbondale and Carbondale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Middle School: 457. Lewis School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Middle School and Lewis School rank in Illinois?
Carbondale Middle School is 600th of 670 and Lewis School is 1619th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).