Carlinville Middle School vs McKinley Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 322 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlinville Middle School
Carlinville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
286 students
McKinley Jr High School
South Holland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
287 students
| Measure | Carlinville Middle School Carlinville, Illinois | McKinley Jr High School South Holland, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 670 | #535 of 670 |
| National rank | #8707 of 15,369 | #12775 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 286 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 18% |
| city | Carlinville | South Holland |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlinville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 25.4).
- •Carlinville Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Carlinville Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Carlinville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 77.4%).
- •McKinley Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.8).
- •McKinley Jr High School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 286.
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 Middle School better than McKinley Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carlinville Middle School ranks higher (45.0 vs 25.4 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 Middle School and McKinley Jr High School?
About 322 km in a straight line, between Carlinville and South Holland in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlinville Middle School: 286. McKinley Jr High School: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlinville Middle School and McKinley Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Carlinville Middle School is 331st of 670 and McKinley Jr High School is 535th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).