Forest Park Individual Ed School vs Joliet Central High 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.
Forest Park Individual Ed School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
Joliet Central High School
Joliet · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,295 students
| Measure | Forest Park Individual Ed School Joliet, Illinois | Joliet Central High School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1990 of 2,303 | #606 of 691 |
| National rank | #46474 of 50,301 | #16038 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 263 | 3,295 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 3,295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Park Individual Ed School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.2 vs 15.1).
- •Forest Park Individual Ed School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Forest Park Individual Ed School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •Joliet Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 100%).
- •Joliet Central High School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.8).
- •Joliet Central High School is the larger school with 3,295 students compared with 263.
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 Forest Park Individual Ed School better than Joliet Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Park Individual Ed School ranks higher (17.2 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 Forest Park Individual Ed School and Joliet Central High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Individual Ed School: 263. Joliet Central High School: 3,295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Individual Ed School and Joliet Central High School rank in Illinois?
Forest Park Individual Ed School is 1990th of 2,303 and Joliet Central High School is 606th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).