Aplington Middle School vs Washington Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 165 km 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
Washington Junior High
Riverdale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
118 students
| Measure | Aplington Middle School Polo, Illinois | Washington Junior High Riverdale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 670 | #657 of 670 |
| National rank | #8299 of 15,369 | #15083 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 114 | 118 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| city | Polo | Riverdale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aplington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 10.2).
- •Aplington Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Aplington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 7.5%).
- •Aplington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 100%).
- •Washington Junior High does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.3).
- •Washington Junior High is the larger school with 118 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 Washington Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Aplington Middle School ranks higher (46.9 vs 10.2 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 Aplington Middle School and Washington Junior High?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Polo and Riverdale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aplington Middle School: 114. Washington Junior High: 118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aplington Middle School and Washington Junior High rank in Illinois?
Aplington Middle School is 307th of 670 and Washington Junior High is 657th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).