Carthage Primary School vs Illini West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 55 m 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
Illini West High School
Carthage · Public high · Grades 9–12
349 students
| Measure | Carthage Primary School Carthage, Illinois | Illini West High School Carthage, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #757 of 2,303 | #397 of 691 |
| National rank | #23598 of 50,301 | #12956 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 238 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carthage Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 31.7).
- •Carthage Primary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Carthage Primary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Carthage Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 53.6%).
- •Carthage Primary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.2).
- •Illini West High School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 238.
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 Illini West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carthage Primary School ranks higher (52.2 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 Primary School and Illini West High School?
About 55 m in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage Primary School: 238. Illini West High School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage Primary School and Illini West High School rank in Illinois?
Carthage Primary School is 757th of 2,303 and Illini West High School is 397th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).