Dirksen Junior High School vs Hufford Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dirksen Junior High School
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
653 students
Hufford Junior High School
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
| Measure | Dirksen Junior High School Joliet, Illinois | Hufford Junior High School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #649 of 670 | #625 of 670 |
| National rank | #14904 of 15,369 | #14217 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 653 | 1,072 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 1,072 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 17% |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hufford Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 12.0).
- •Hufford Junior High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •Hufford Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Hufford Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 98.2%).
- •Hufford Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •Hufford Junior High School is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 653.
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 Dirksen Junior High School better than Hufford Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hufford Junior High School ranks higher (17.3 vs 12.0 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 Dirksen Junior High School and Hufford Junior High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirksen Junior High School: 653. Hufford Junior High School: 1,072. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirksen Junior High School and Hufford Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Dirksen Junior High School is 649th of 670 and Hufford Junior High School is 625th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).