Carruthers Elementary School vs Murphysboro High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 623 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carruthers Elementary School
Murphysboro · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
426 students
Murphysboro High School
Murphysboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
565 students
| Measure | Carruthers Elementary School Murphysboro, Illinois | Murphysboro High School Murphysboro, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2045 of 2,303 | #525 of 691 |
| National rank | #47044 of 50,301 | #14859 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 426 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Murphysboro | Murphysboro |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murphysboro High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 16.1).
- •Carruthers Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Murphysboro High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Carruthers Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 97.3%).
- •Murphysboro High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.7).
- •Murphysboro High School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 426.
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 Carruthers Elementary School better than Murphysboro High School?
On the Success Index (US), Murphysboro High School ranks higher (22.5 vs 16.1 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 Carruthers Elementary School and Murphysboro High School?
About 623 m in a straight line, between Murphysboro and Murphysboro in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carruthers Elementary School: 426. Murphysboro High School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carruthers Elementary School and Murphysboro High School rank in Illinois?
Carruthers Elementary School is 2045th of 2,303 and Murphysboro High School is 525th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).