Hufford Junior High School vs Taft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 840 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hufford Junior High School
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
Taft Elementary School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
| Measure | Hufford Junior High School Joliet, Illinois | Taft Elementary School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #625 of 670 | #2263 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14217 of 15,369 | #49650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,072 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hufford Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 9.3).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Hufford Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 97.3%).
- •Hufford Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 20.2).
- •Hufford Junior High School is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 424.
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 Hufford Junior High School better than Taft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hufford Junior High School ranks higher (17.3 vs 9.3 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 Hufford Junior High School and Taft Elementary School?
About 840 m in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hufford Junior High School: 1,072. Taft Elementary School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hufford Junior High School and Taft Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Hufford Junior High School is 625th of 670 and Taft Elementary School is 2263rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).