Carlinville Middle School vs Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 201 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
Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch
Paxton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
288 students
| Measure | Carlinville Middle School Carlinville, Illinois | Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch Paxton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 670 | #226 of 670 |
| National rank | #8707 of 15,369 | #6722 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 286 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 39% |
| city | Carlinville | Paxton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 45.0).
- •Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch does better on math proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •Carlinville Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Carlinville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 48.3%).
- •Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.8).
- •Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch is the larger school with 288 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 Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch ranks higher (54.3 vs 45.0 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 Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Carlinville and Paxton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlinville Middle School: 286. Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlinville Middle School and Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch rank in Illinois?
Carlinville Middle School is 331st of 670 and Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch is 226th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).