Carterville Jr High Sch vs Marengo Comm Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 501 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
Marengo Comm Middle School
Marengo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
342 students
| Measure | Carterville Jr High Sch Carterville, Illinois | Marengo Comm Middle School Marengo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 670 | #322 of 670 |
| National rank | #4332 of 15,369 | #8549 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 344 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 40% |
| city | Carterville | Marengo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carterville Jr High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 45.8).
- •Carterville Jr High Sch does better on math proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Carterville Jr High Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Carterville Jr High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 55%).
- •Carterville Jr High Sch does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.3).
- •Carterville Jr High Sch is the larger school with 344 students compared with 342.
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 Marengo Comm Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carterville Jr High Sch ranks higher (65.2 vs 45.8 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 Marengo Comm Middle School?
About 501 km in a straight line, between Carterville and Marengo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carterville Jr High Sch: 344. Marengo Comm Middle School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carterville Jr High Sch and Marengo Comm Middle School rank in Illinois?
Carterville Jr High Sch is 136th of 670 and Marengo Comm Middle School is 322nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).