Independence Jr High School vs Palos South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Jr High School
Palos Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
236 students
Palos South Middle School
Palos Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students
| Measure | Independence Jr High School Palos Heights, Illinois | Palos South Middle School Palos Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #147 of 670 | #103 of 670 |
| National rank | #4568 of 15,369 | #3483 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 236 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 51% |
| city | Palos Heights | Palos Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palos South Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 64.1).
- •Palos South Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Independence Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Independence Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.6).
- •Palos South Middle School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 236.
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 Independence Jr High School better than Palos South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Palos South Middle School ranks higher (69.4 vs 64.1 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 Independence Jr High School and Palos South Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Palos Heights and Palos Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Jr High School: 236. Palos South Middle School: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Jr High School and Palos South Middle School rank in Illinois?
Independence Jr High School is 147th of 670 and Palos South Middle School is 103rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).