Carthage Middle School vs Illini West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 620 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
Illini West High School
Carthage · Public high · Grades 9–12
349 students
| Measure | Carthage Middle School Carthage, Illinois | Illini West High School Carthage, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 670 | #397 of 691 |
| National rank | #7334 of 15,369 | #12956 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 167 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carthage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 31.7).
- •Carthage Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Carthage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Carthage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 53.6%).
- •Carthage Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.2).
- •Illini West High School is the larger school with 349 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 Illini West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carthage Middle School ranks higher (51.4 vs 31.7 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 Carthage Middle School and Illini West High School?
About 620 m in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage Middle School: 167. Illini West High School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage Middle School and Illini West High School rank in Illinois?
Carthage Middle School is 252nd of 670 and Illini West High School is 397th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).