Carthage Middle School vs Carthage Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 570 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carthage Middle School
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 5–8
167 students
Carthage Primary School
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
238 students
| Measure | Carthage Middle School Carthage, Illinois | Carthage Primary School Carthage, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 670 | #757 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7334 of 15,369 | #23598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 167 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.4 vs 52.2).
- •Carthage Primary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Carthage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Carthage Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 49.7%).
- •Carthage Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.0).
- •Carthage Primary School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 167.
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 Carthage Middle School better than Carthage Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carthage Middle School and Carthage Primary School?
About 570 m in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage Middle School: 167. Carthage Primary School: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage Middle School and Carthage Primary School rank in Illinois?
Carthage Middle School is 252nd of 670 and Carthage Primary School is 757th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).