Carbondale Middle School vs Thomas Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 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
Thomas Elementary School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
400 students
| Measure | Carbondale Middle School Carbondale, Illinois | Thomas Elementary School Carbondale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 670 | #1764 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13783 of 15,369 | #43493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 457 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 22% |
| city | Carbondale | Carbondale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 19.9).
- •Thomas Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Carbondale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Carbondale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 75%).
- •Carbondale Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •Carbondale Middle School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 400.
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 Thomas Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Elementary School ranks higher (22.2 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 Thomas Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Carbondale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Middle School: 457. Thomas Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Middle School and Thomas Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Carbondale Middle School is 600th of 670 and Thomas Elementary School is 1764th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).