Centralia High School vs North Wamac Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.8 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
North Wamac Grade School
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
122 students
| Measure | Centralia High School Centralia, Illinois | North Wamac Grade School Centralia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #456 of 691 | #1535 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13672 of 16,910 | #39871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 887 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| city | Centralia | Centralia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.4 vs 27.9).
- •North Wamac Grade School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •North Wamac Grade School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Centralia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 92.6%).
- •Centralia High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.6).
- •Centralia High School is the larger school with 887 students compared with 122.
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 North Wamac 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 Centralia High School and North Wamac Grade School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Centralia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centralia High School: 887. North Wamac Grade School: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centralia High School and North Wamac Grade School rank in Illinois?
Centralia High School is 456th of 691 and North Wamac Grade School is 1535th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).