Carterville High School vs Herrin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carterville High School
Carterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
668 students
Herrin Middle School
Herrin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | Carterville High School Carterville, Illinois | Herrin Middle School Herrin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 691 | #390 of 670 |
| National rank | #8303 of 16,910 | #10213 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 668 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Carterville | Herrin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carterville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 38.3).
- •Carterville High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Carterville High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Carterville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 66.1%).
- •Herrin Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.1).
- •Carterville High School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 513.
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 Carterville High School better than Herrin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carterville High School ranks higher (50.3 vs 38.3 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 Carterville High School and Herrin Middle School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Carterville and Herrin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carterville High School: 668. Herrin Middle School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carterville High School and Herrin Middle School rank in Illinois?
Carterville High School is 142nd of 691 and Herrin Middle School is 390th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).