Carthage Middle School vs Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 130 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
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch
Peoria · Public middle · Grades 4–8
166 students
| Measure | Carthage Middle School Carthage, Illinois | Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 670 | #536 of 670 |
| National rank | #7334 of 15,369 | #12778 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 167 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 16% |
| city | Carthage | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carthage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 25.4).
- •Carthage Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Carthage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Carthage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.9).
- •Carthage Middle School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 166.
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 Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Carthage Middle School ranks higher (51.4 vs 25.4 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 Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage Middle School: 167. Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage Middle School and Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch rank in Illinois?
Carthage Middle School is 252nd of 670 and Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch is 536th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).