Carterville Intermediate Sch vs Herrin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 5.9 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 Middle School
Herrin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | Carterville Intermediate Sch Carterville, Illinois | Herrin Middle School Herrin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 670 | #390 of 670 |
| National rank | #5515 of 15,369 | #10213 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 500 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 22% |
| city | Carterville | Herrin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carterville Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 38.3).
- •Carterville Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Carterville Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Carterville Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 66.1%).
- •Herrin Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Herrin Middle School is the larger school with 513 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carterville Intermediate Sch ranks higher (59.8 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 Intermediate Sch and Herrin Middle School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Carterville and Herrin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carterville Intermediate Sch: 500. Herrin Middle School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carterville Intermediate Sch and Herrin Middle School rank in Illinois?
Carterville Intermediate Sch is 176th of 670 and Herrin Middle School is 390th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).