Gompers Junior High School vs Highland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 339 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gompers Junior High School
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
Highland Middle School
Highland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
| Measure | Gompers Junior High School Joliet, Illinois | Highland Middle School Highland, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #604 of 670 | #207 of 670 |
| National rank | #13815 of 15,369 | #6252 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 615 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 43% |
| city | Joliet | Highland |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 19.8).
- •Highland Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 14%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 23%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 99.2%).
- •Gompers Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.0).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 615.
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 Gompers Junior High School better than Highland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Middle School ranks higher (56.4 vs 19.8 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 Gompers Junior High School and Highland Middle School?
About 339 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Highland in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gompers Junior High School: 615. Highland Middle School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gompers Junior High School and Highland Middle School rank in Illinois?
Gompers Junior High School is 604th of 670 and Highland Middle School is 207th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).