Coal City High School vs Coal City Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coal City High School
Coal City · Public high · Grades 9–12
642 students
Coal City Intermediate School
Coal City · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
294 students
| Measure | Coal City High School Coal City, Illinois | Coal City Intermediate School Coal City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 691 | #446 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8396 of 16,910 | #15904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 642 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Coal City | Coal City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coal City Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 49.9).
- •Coal City Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Coal City Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Coal City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 32.7%).
- •Coal City High School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.3).
- •Coal City High School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 294.
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 Coal City High School better than Coal City Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Coal City Intermediate School ranks higher (63.3 vs 49.9 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 Coal City High School and Coal City Intermediate School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Coal City and Coal City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal City High School: 642. Coal City Intermediate School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal City High School and Coal City Intermediate School rank in Illinois?
Coal City High School is 148th of 691 and Coal City Intermediate School is 446th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).