Centralia Jr High School vs North Wamac Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 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
North Wamac Grade School
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
122 students
| Measure | Centralia Jr High School Centralia, Illinois | North Wamac Grade School Centralia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #619 of 670 | #1535 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14089 of 15,369 | #39871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 559 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 32% |
| city | Centralia | Centralia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Wamac Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 18.1).
- •North Wamac Grade School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 14%).
- •North Wamac Grade School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •North Wamac Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 99.1%).
- •Centralia Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.6).
- •Centralia Jr High School is the larger school with 559 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 Jr High School better than North Wamac Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), North Wamac Grade School ranks higher (27.9 vs 18.1 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 North Wamac Grade School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Centralia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centralia Jr High School: 559. North Wamac Grade School: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centralia Jr High School and North Wamac Grade School rank in Illinois?
Centralia Jr High School is 619th of 670 and North Wamac Grade School is 1535th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).