Central City Elem School vs Centralia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central City Elem School
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
276 students
Centralia High School
Centralia · Public high · Grades 9–12
887 students
| Measure | Central City Elem School Centralia, Illinois | Centralia High School Centralia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1564 of 2,303 | #456 of 691 |
| National rank | #40441 of 50,301 | #13672 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 276 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 21% |
| city | Centralia | Centralia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centralia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 26.9).
- •Centralia High School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 9%).
- •Centralia High School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •Central City Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 64.1%).
- •Centralia High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Centralia High School is the larger school with 887 students compared with 276.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Central City Elem School better than Centralia High School?
On the Success Index (US), Centralia High School ranks higher (28.4 vs 26.9 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 Central City Elem School and Centralia High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Centralia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central City Elem School: 276. Centralia High School: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central City Elem School and Centralia High School rank in Illinois?
Central City Elem School is 1564th of 2,303 and Centralia High School is 456th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).