Carthage Primary School vs Forreston Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 230 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carthage Primary School
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
238 students
Forreston Grade School
Forreston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
238 students
| Measure | Carthage Primary School Carthage, Illinois | Forreston Grade School Forreston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #757 of 2,303 | #787 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #23598 of 50,301 | #24257 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 238 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Carthage | Forreston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.2 vs 51.3).
- •Carthage Primary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Carthage Primary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Forreston Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 43.3%).
- •Forreston Grade School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.0).
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 Primary School better than Forreston Grade 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 Primary School and Forreston Grade School?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Forreston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage Primary School: 238. Forreston Grade School: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage Primary School and Forreston Grade School rank in Illinois?
Carthage Primary School is 757th of 2,303 and Forreston Grade School is 787th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).