Friendship Jr High School vs Ingersoll Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 238 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship Jr High School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
Ingersoll Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
631 students
| Measure | Friendship Jr High School Des Plaines, Illinois | Ingersoll Middle School Canton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 670 | #401 of 670 |
| National rank | #9695 of 15,369 | #10418 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 633 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 28% |
| city | Des Plaines | Canton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 37.2).
- •Friendship Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Ingersoll Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 61.5%).
- •Friendship Jr High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.9).
- •Friendship Jr High School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 631.
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 Friendship Jr High School better than Ingersoll Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Jr High School ranks higher (40.5 vs 37.2 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 Friendship Jr High School and Ingersoll Middle School?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Canton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Jr High School: 633. Ingersoll Middle School: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Jr High School and Ingersoll Middle School rank in Illinois?
Friendship Jr High School is 367th of 670 and Ingersoll Middle School is 401st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).