Harvard Jr High School vs Plank Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 86 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvard Jr High School
Harvard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
Plank Junior High
Oswego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
| Measure | Harvard Jr High School Harvard, Illinois | Plank Junior High Oswego, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #528 of 670 | #301 of 670 |
| National rank | #12689 of 15,369 | #8196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 593 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 27% |
| city | Harvard | Oswego |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plank Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 25.9).
- •Plank Junior High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Plank Junior High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 16%).
- •Plank Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 59.9%).
- •Plank Junior High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.6).
- •Plank Junior High is the larger school with 595 students compared with 593.
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 Harvard Jr High School better than Plank Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Plank Junior High ranks higher (47.5 vs 25.9 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 Harvard Jr High School and Plank Junior High?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Harvard and Oswego in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvard Jr High School: 593. Plank Junior High: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvard Jr High School and Plank Junior High rank in Illinois?
Harvard Jr High School is 528th of 670 and Plank Junior High is 301st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).