Carthage Middle School vs Lincoln Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 326 km 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
Lincoln Junior High School
Dolton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
168 students
| Measure | Carthage Middle School Carthage, Illinois | Lincoln Junior High School Dolton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 670 | #656 of 670 |
| National rank | #7334 of 15,369 | #15078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 167 | 168 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7.5% |
| city | Carthage | Dolton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carthage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 10.2).
- •Carthage Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Carthage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 12%).
- •Carthage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 98.8%).
- •Carthage Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •Lincoln Junior High School is the larger school with 168 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 Lincoln Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carthage Middle School ranks higher (51.4 vs 10.2 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 Lincoln Junior High School?
About 326 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Dolton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage Middle School: 167. Lincoln Junior High School: 168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage Middle School and Lincoln Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Carthage Middle School is 252nd of 670 and Lincoln Junior High School is 656th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).