Carbondale Middle School vs Murphysboro Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 14 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
Murphysboro Middle School
Murphysboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students
| Measure | Carbondale Middle School Carbondale, Illinois | Murphysboro Middle School Murphysboro, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 670 | #630 of 670 |
| National rank | #13783 of 15,369 | #14340 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 15% |
| city | Carbondale | Murphysboro |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carbondale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 16.6).
- •Murphysboro Middle School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Carbondale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 11%).
- •Carbondale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 95.5%).
- •Murphysboro Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.1).
- •Carbondale Middle School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 422.
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 Murphysboro Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carbondale Middle School ranks higher (19.9 vs 16.6 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 Murphysboro Middle School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Murphysboro in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Middle School: 457. Murphysboro Middle School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Middle School and Murphysboro Middle School rank in Illinois?
Carbondale Middle School is 600th of 670 and Murphysboro Middle School is 630th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).