Carterville High School vs. Herrin High School
Should I attend Carterville High School or Herrin High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carterville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Herrin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 638 students in grades 9-12, Carterville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 673 students in grades 9-12, Herrin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
638 students
673 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#754 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1438 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
154
198
Grade 10 Students
136
164
Grade 11 Students
187
164
Grade 12 Students
161
147
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
85%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
