Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr vs Thomas Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr
Murphysboro · Public elementary · Grades K–2
400 students
Thomas Elementary School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
400 students
| Measure | Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr Murphysboro, Illinois | Thomas Elementary School Carbondale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1133 of 2,303 | #1764 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #32671 of 50,301 | #43493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 400 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Murphysboro | Carbondale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 22.2).
- •Thomas Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75% vs 94.5%).
- •Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.8).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr better than Thomas Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr ranks higher (38.9 vs 22.2 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 Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr and Thomas Elementary School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Murphysboro and Carbondale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr: 400. Thomas Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr and Thomas Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr is 1133rd of 2,303 and Thomas Elementary School is 1764th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).