Central School vs Old Quarry Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Lemont · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
591 students
Old Quarry Middle Sch
Lemont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
856 students
| Measure | Central School Lemont, Illinois | Old Quarry Middle Sch Lemont, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 2,303 | #128 of 670 |
| National rank | #11064 of 50,301 | #4147 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 856 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Lemont | Lemont |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 66.2).
- •Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 19.7%).
- •Old Quarry Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Old Quarry Middle Sch is the larger school with 856 students compared with 591.
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 Central School better than Old Quarry Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Central School ranks higher (70.3 vs 66.2 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 Central School and Old Quarry Middle Sch?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lemont and Lemont in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 591. Old Quarry Middle Sch: 856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Old Quarry Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Central School is 281st of 2,303 and Old Quarry Middle Sch is 128th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).