Aux Sable Middle Sch vs Plainfield South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aux Sable Middle Sch
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
844 students
Plainfield South High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,323 students
| Measure | Aux Sable Middle Sch Joliet, Illinois | Plainfield South High School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 670 | #226 of 691 |
| National rank | #8032 of 15,369 | #10257 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 844 | 2,323 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 2,323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| city | Joliet | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aux Sable Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 42.8).
- •Aux Sable Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Plainfield South High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 34.5%).
- •Aux Sable Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.1).
- •Plainfield South High School is the larger school with 2,323 students compared with 844.
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 Aux Sable Middle Sch better than Plainfield South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Aux Sable Middle Sch ranks higher (48.2 vs 42.8 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 Aux Sable Middle Sch and Plainfield South High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aux Sable Middle Sch: 844. Plainfield South High School: 2,323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aux Sable Middle Sch and Plainfield South High School rank in Illinois?
Aux Sable Middle Sch is 289th of 670 and Plainfield South High School is 226th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).