Algonquin Middle School vs Friendship Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algonquin Middle School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
Friendship Jr High School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
| Measure | Algonquin Middle School Des Plaines, Illinois | Friendship Jr High School Des Plaines, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 670 | #367 of 670 |
| National rank | #7117 of 15,369 | #9695 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 597 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 28% |
| city | Des Plaines | Des Plaines |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Algonquin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 40.5).
- •Algonquin Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Algonquin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 39%).
- •Algonquin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 61.5%).
- •Algonquin Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.7).
- •Friendship Jr High School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 597.
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 Algonquin Middle School better than Friendship Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Algonquin Middle School ranks higher (52.3 vs 40.5 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 Algonquin Middle School and Friendship Jr High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Des Plaines in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algonquin Middle School: 597. Friendship Jr High School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algonquin Middle School and Friendship Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Algonquin Middle School is 241st of 670 and Friendship Jr High School is 367th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).