Centralia High School vs Mattoon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centralia High School
Centralia · Public high · Grades 9–12
887 students
Mattoon High School
Mattoon · Public high · Grades 9–12
888 students
| Measure | Centralia High School Centralia, Illinois | Mattoon High School Mattoon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #456 of 691 | #279 of 691 |
| National rank | #13672 of 16,910 | #11094 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 887 | 888 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 888 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 38% |
| city | Centralia | Mattoon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mattoon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 28.4).
- •Mattoon High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •Mattoon High School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Mattoon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 64.1%).
- •Centralia High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.1).
- •Mattoon High School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 887.
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 Centralia High School better than Mattoon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mattoon High School ranks higher (39.4 vs 28.4 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 Centralia High School and Mattoon High School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Mattoon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centralia High School: 887. Mattoon High School: 888. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centralia High School and Mattoon High School rank in Illinois?
Centralia High School is 456th of 691 and Mattoon High School is 279th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).