Carlyle Junior High School vs Sauk Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 348 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
Sauk Elem School
Richton Park · Public middle · Grades 4–6
281 students
| Measure | Carlyle Junior High School Carlyle, Illinois | Sauk Elem School Richton Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 670 | #560 of 670 |
| National rank | #9311 of 15,369 | #13171 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 281 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 19% |
| city | Carlyle | Richton Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlyle Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 23.3).
- •Carlyle Junior High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Carlyle Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 25%).
- •Carlyle Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 74.4%).
- •Sauk Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
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 Sauk Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Carlyle Junior High School ranks higher (42.3 vs 23.3 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 Sauk Elem School?
About 348 km in a straight line, between Carlyle and Richton Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlyle Junior High School: 281. Sauk Elem School: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlyle Junior High School and Sauk Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carlyle Junior High School is 345th of 670 and Sauk Elem School is 560th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).