Carruthers Elementary School vs Murphysboro Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km 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 Middle School
Murphysboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students
| Measure | Carruthers Elementary School Murphysboro, Illinois | Murphysboro Middle School Murphysboro, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2045 of 2,303 | #630 of 670 |
| National rank | #47044 of 50,301 | #14340 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 426 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Murphysboro | Murphysboro |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.1 vs 16.6).
- •Carruthers Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Carruthers Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 11%).
- •Carruthers Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 95.5%).
- •Murphysboro Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.7).
- •Carruthers Elementary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 422.
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 Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carruthers Elementary School and Murphysboro Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Murphysboro and Murphysboro in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carruthers Elementary School: 426. Murphysboro Middle School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carruthers Elementary School and Murphysboro Middle School rank in Illinois?
Carruthers Elementary School is 2045th of 2,303 and Murphysboro Middle School is 630th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).