J Sterling Morton East High Sch vs Joliet West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Sterling Morton East High Sch
Cicero · Public high · Grades 10–12
3,394 students
Joliet West High School
Joliet · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,451 students
| Measure | J Sterling Morton East High Sch Cicero, Illinois | Joliet West High School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 691 | #516 of 691 |
| National rank | #16589 of 16,910 | #14655 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,394 | 3,451 |
| Enrollment | 3,394 | 3,451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 23% |
| city | Cicero | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joliet West High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 10.1).
- •Joliet West High School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 7%).
- •Joliet West High School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 13%).
- •Joliet West High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 87.2%).
- •J Sterling Morton East High Sch does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.7).
- •Joliet West High School is the larger school with 3,451 students compared with 3,394.
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 J Sterling Morton East High Sch better than Joliet West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Joliet West High School ranks higher (23.6 vs 10.1 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 J Sterling Morton East High Sch and Joliet West High School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Cicero and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Sterling Morton East High Sch: 3,394. Joliet West High School: 3,451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Sterling Morton East High Sch and Joliet West High School rank in Illinois?
J Sterling Morton East High Sch is 656th of 691 and Joliet West High School is 516th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).