Aplington Middle School vs Polo Comm High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 126 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aplington Middle School
Polo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
114 students
Polo Comm High School
Polo · Public high · Grades 9–12
186 students
| Measure | Aplington Middle School Polo, Illinois | Polo Comm High School Polo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 670 | #185 of 691 |
| National rank | #8299 of 15,369 | #9338 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 114 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 34.5% |
| city | Polo | Polo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.9 vs 46.4).
- •Polo Comm High School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 22%).
- •Aplington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34.5%).
- •Polo Comm High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 48.2%).
- •Polo Comm High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.3).
- •Polo Comm High School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 114.
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 Aplington Middle School better than Polo Comm High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aplington Middle School and Polo Comm High School?
About 126 m in a straight line, between Polo and Polo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aplington Middle School: 114. Polo Comm High School: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aplington Middle School and Polo Comm High School rank in Illinois?
Aplington Middle School is 307th of 670 and Polo Comm High School is 185th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).