Carlyle Junior High School vs Litchfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 68 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlyle Junior High School
Carlyle · Public middle · Grades 5–8
281 students
Litchfield Middle School
Litchfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
282 students
| Measure | Carlyle Junior High School Carlyle, Illinois | Litchfield Middle School Litchfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 670 | #366 of 670 |
| National rank | #9311 of 15,369 | #9686 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 281 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 15% |
| city | Carlyle | Litchfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlyle Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 40.6).
- •Carlyle Junior High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Litchfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Carlyle Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 62.8%).
- •Litchfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.1).
- •Litchfield Middle School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 281.
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 Carlyle Junior High School better than Litchfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carlyle Junior High School ranks higher (42.3 vs 40.6 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 Carlyle Junior High School and Litchfield Middle School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Carlyle and Litchfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlyle Junior High School: 281. Litchfield Middle School: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlyle Junior High School and Litchfield Middle School rank in Illinois?
Carlyle Junior High School is 345th of 670 and Litchfield Middle School is 366th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).