Carterville Intermediate Sch vs Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carterville Intermediate Sch
Carterville · Public middle · Grades 4–6
500 students
Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School
Herrin · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
712 students
| Measure | Carterville Intermediate Sch Carterville, Illinois | Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School Herrin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 670 | #888 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5515 of 15,369 | #26488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 500 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| city | Carterville | Herrin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carterville Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 48.0).
- •Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Carterville Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •Carterville Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 68.3%).
- •Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.3).
- •Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 500.
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 Intermediate Sch better than Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Carterville Intermediate Sch ranks higher (59.8 vs 48.0 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 Intermediate Sch and Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Carterville and Herrin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carterville Intermediate Sch: 500. Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carterville Intermediate Sch and Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carterville Intermediate Sch is 176th of 670 and Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School is 888th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).