A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) vs Independence Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 705 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
Palos Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,916 students
Independence Jr High School
Palos Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
236 students
| Measure | A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) Palos Heights, Illinois | Independence Jr High School Palos Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #444 of 691 | #147 of 670 |
| National rank | #13569 of 16,910 | #4568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,916 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 1,916 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 38% |
| city | Palos Heights | Palos Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 28.9).
- •Independence Jr High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 26%).
- •Independence Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 33%).
- •Independence Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.5).
- •A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) is the larger school with 1,916 students compared with 236.
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 A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) better than Independence Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Jr High School ranks higher (64.1 vs 28.9 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 A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) and Independence Jr High School?
About 705 m in a straight line, between Palos Heights and Palos Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus): 1,916. Independence Jr High School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) and Independence Jr High School rank in Illinois?
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) is 444th of 691 and Independence Jr High School is 147th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).