Carterville Jr High Sch vs Herrin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carterville Jr High Sch
Carterville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
344 students
Herrin Middle School
Herrin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | Carterville Jr High Sch Carterville, Illinois | Herrin Middle School Herrin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 670 | #390 of 670 |
| National rank | #4332 of 15,369 | #10213 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 344 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| city | Carterville | Herrin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carterville Jr High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 38.3).
- •Carterville Jr High Sch does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Carterville Jr High Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Carterville Jr High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 66.1%).
- •Herrin Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Herrin Middle School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 344.
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 Jr High Sch better than Herrin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carterville Jr High Sch ranks higher (65.2 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 Jr High Sch and Herrin Middle School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Carterville and Herrin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carterville Jr High Sch: 344. Herrin Middle School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carterville Jr High Sch and Herrin Middle School rank in Illinois?
Carterville Jr High Sch is 136th of 670 and Herrin Middle School is 390th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).