Centralia Jr High School vs Grand Prairie Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centralia Jr High School
Centralia · Public middle · Grades 4–8
559 students
Grand Prairie Elem School
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
63 students
| Measure | Centralia Jr High School Centralia, Illinois | Grand Prairie Elem School Centralia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #619 of 670 | #2153 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14089 of 15,369 | #48128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 559 | 63 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 63 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 15% |
| city | Centralia | Centralia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centralia Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 13.9).
- •Grand Prairie Elem School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 14%).
- •Centralia Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Grand Prairie Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 99.1%).
- •Grand Prairie Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.6).
- •Centralia Jr High School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 63.
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 Jr High School better than Grand Prairie Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Centralia Jr High School ranks higher (18.1 vs 13.9 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 Centralia Jr High School and Grand Prairie Elem School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Centralia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centralia Jr High School: 559. Grand Prairie Elem School: 63. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centralia Jr High School and Grand Prairie Elem School rank in Illinois?
Centralia Jr High School is 619th of 670 and Grand Prairie Elem School is 2153rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).