Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S vs Northwestern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 229 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S
Carrier Mills · Public high · Grades 9–12
94 students
Northwestern High School
Palmyra · Public high · Grades 9–12
94 students
| Measure | Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S Carrier Mills, Illinois | Northwestern High School Palmyra, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #512 of 691 | #367 of 691 |
| National rank | #14546 of 16,910 | #12609 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 94 | 94 |
| Enrollment | 94 | 94 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 10% |
| city | Carrier Mills | Palmyra |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 24.1).
- •Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S does better on math proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Northwestern High School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 5%).
- •Northwestern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 55.3%).
- •Northwestern High School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.4).
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 Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S better than Northwestern High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern High School ranks higher (33.2 vs 24.1 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 Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S and Northwestern High School?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Carrier Mills and Palmyra in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S: 94. Northwestern High School: 94. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S and Northwestern High School rank in Illinois?
Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S is 512th of 691 and Northwestern High School is 367th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).