Carlinville High School vs Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 343 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlinville High School
Carlinville · Public high · Grades 9–12
353 students
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
355 students
| Measure | Carlinville High School Carlinville, Illinois | Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 691 | #620 of 691 |
| National rank | #8527 of 16,910 | #16174 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 353 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 2.5% |
| city | Carlinville | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlinville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 14.2).
- •Carlinville High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Carlinville High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 2.5%).
- •Carlinville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 96.9%).
- •Carlinville High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.5).
- •Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS is the larger school with 355 students compared with 353.
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 Carlinville High School better than Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS?
On the Success Index (US), Carlinville High School ranks higher (49.4 vs 14.2 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 Carlinville High School and Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS?
About 343 km in a straight line, between Carlinville and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlinville High School: 353. Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlinville High School and Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS rank in Illinois?
Carlinville High School is 155th of 691 and Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS is 620th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).