Friendship Jr High School vs Maine West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 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
Maine West High School
Des Plaines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students
| Measure | Friendship Jr High School Des Plaines, Illinois | Maine West High School Des Plaines, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 670 | #326 of 691 |
| National rank | #9695 of 15,369 | #11869 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 633 | 1,857 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 1,857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| city | Des Plaines | Des Plaines |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 36.4).
- •Maine West High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Friendship Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Friendship Jr High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.1).
- •Maine West High School is the larger school with 1,857 students compared with 633.
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 Maine West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Jr High School ranks higher (40.5 vs 36.4 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 Maine West High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Des Plaines in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Jr High School: 633. Maine West High School: 1,857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Jr High School and Maine West High School rank in Illinois?
Friendship Jr High School is 367th of 670 and Maine West High School is 326th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).