Bolingbrook High School vs Joliet Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolingbrook High School
Bolingbrook · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,298 students
Joliet Central High School
Joliet · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,295 students
| Measure | Bolingbrook High School Bolingbrook, Illinois | Joliet Central High School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 691 | #606 of 691 |
| National rank | #11734 of 16,910 | #16038 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,298 | 3,295 |
| Enrollment | 3,298 | 3,295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 15% |
| city | Bolingbrook | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bolingbrook High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 15.1).
- •Bolingbrook High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 15%).
- •Bolingbrook High School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 18%).
- •Bolingbrook High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 77.7%).
- •Bolingbrook High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.3).
- •Bolingbrook High School is the larger school with 3,298 students compared with 3,295.
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 Bolingbrook High School better than Joliet Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bolingbrook High School ranks higher (36.9 vs 15.1 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 Bolingbrook High School and Joliet Central High School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Bolingbrook and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bolingbrook High School: 3,298. Joliet Central High School: 3,295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bolingbrook High School and Joliet Central High School rank in Illinois?
Bolingbrook High School is 317th of 691 and Joliet Central High School is 606th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).