Aptakisic Junior High School vs Half Day School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aptakisic Junior High School
Buffalo Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
Half Day School
Lincolnshire · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
633 students
| Measure | Aptakisic Junior High School Buffalo Grove, Illinois | Half Day School Lincolnshire, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #29 of 670 | #66 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1212 of 15,369 | #3278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 940 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 940 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| city | Buffalo Grove | Lincolnshire |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Half Day School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 81.7).
- •Half Day School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Aptakisic Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Half Day School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •Aptakisic Junior High School is the larger school with 940 students compared with 633.
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 Aptakisic Junior High School better than Half Day School?
On the Success Index (US), Half Day School ranks higher (83.2 vs 81.7 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 Aptakisic Junior High School and Half Day School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Buffalo Grove and Lincolnshire in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aptakisic Junior High School: 940. Half Day School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aptakisic Junior High School and Half Day School rank in Illinois?
Aptakisic Junior High School is 29th of 670 and Half Day School is 66th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).