Carolyn Wenz Elem School vs Mayo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 972 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolyn Wenz Elem School
Paris · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
258 students
Mayo Middle School
Paris · Public middle · Grades 6–8
241 students
| Measure | Carolyn Wenz Elem School Paris, Illinois | Mayo Middle School Paris, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1399 of 2,303 | #211 of 670 |
| National rank | #37197 of 50,301 | #6345 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 258 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 28% |
| city | Paris | Paris |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mayo Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 32.0).
- •Carolyn Wenz Elem School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •Mayo Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 36%).
- •Mayo Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 69%).
- •Mayo Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.3).
- •Carolyn Wenz Elem School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 241.
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 Carolyn Wenz Elem School better than Mayo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mayo Middle School ranks higher (56.0 vs 32.0 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 Carolyn Wenz Elem School and Mayo Middle School?
About 972 m in a straight line, between Paris and Paris in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School: 258. Mayo Middle School: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolyn Wenz Elem School and Mayo Middle School rank in Illinois?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School is 1399th of 2,303 and Mayo Middle School is 211th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).