Carbondale Middle School vs Unity Point Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 6.0 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
Unity Point Elem School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
620 students
| Measure | Carbondale Middle School Carbondale, Illinois | Unity Point Elem School Carbondale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 670 | #768 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13783 of 15,369 | #23795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 457 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 34% |
| city | Carbondale | Carbondale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Unity Point Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 19.9).
- •Unity Point Elem School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 10%).
- •Unity Point Elem School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 18%).
- •Unity Point Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 73.3%).
- •Unity Point Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.1).
- •Unity Point Elem School is the larger school with 620 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 Unity Point Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Unity Point Elem School ranks higher (52.0 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 Unity Point Elem School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Carbondale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Middle School: 457. Unity Point Elem School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Middle School and Unity Point Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carbondale Middle School is 600th of 670 and Unity Point Elem School is 768th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).