Coal City High School vs Coal City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 858 m 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 Middle School
Coal City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
454 students
| Measure | Coal City High School Coal City, Illinois | Coal City Middle School Coal City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #148 of 691 | #78 of 670 |
| National rank | #8396 of 16,910 | #2869 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 642 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| city | Coal City | Coal City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coal City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 49.9).
- •Coal City Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Coal City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Coal City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 31.1%).
- •Coal City Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.1).
- •Coal City High School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 454.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Coal City Middle School ranks higher (72.3 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 Middle School?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Coal City and Coal City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal City High School: 642. Coal City Middle School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal City High School and Coal City Middle School rank in Illinois?
Coal City High School is 148th of 691 and Coal City Middle School is 78th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).