Dirksen Junior High School vs Joliet West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 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
Joliet West High School
Joliet · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,451 students
| Measure | Dirksen Junior High School Joliet, Illinois | Joliet West High School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #649 of 670 | #516 of 691 |
| National rank | #14904 of 15,369 | #14655 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 653 | 3,451 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 3,451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 23% |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joliet West High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 12.0).
- •Joliet West High School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 9%).
- •Joliet West High School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 12%).
- •Joliet West High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 98.2%).
- •Dirksen Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 20.7).
- •Joliet West High School is the larger school with 3,451 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 Joliet West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Joliet West High School ranks higher (23.6 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 Joliet West High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirksen Junior High School: 653. Joliet West High School: 3,451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirksen Junior High School and Joliet West High School rank in Illinois?
Dirksen Junior High School is 649th of 670 and Joliet West High School is 516th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).