Carruthers Elementary School vs Parrish Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 9.8 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
Parrish Elem School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
466 students
| Measure | Carruthers Elementary School Murphysboro, Illinois | Parrish Elem School Carbondale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2045 of 2,303 | #1245 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47044 of 50,301 | #34775 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 426 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Murphysboro | Carbondale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parrish Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 16.1).
- •Parrish Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 93.4%).
- •Carruthers Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.0).
- •Parrish Elem School is the larger school with 466 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 Parrish Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Parrish Elem School ranks higher (35.8 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 Parrish Elem School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Murphysboro and Carbondale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carruthers Elementary School: 426. Parrish Elem School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carruthers Elementary School and Parrish Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carruthers Elementary School is 2045th of 2,303 and Parrish Elem School is 1245th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).