Old Post Elementary School vs Plank Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Post Elementary School
Oswego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
Plank Junior High
Oswego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
| Measure | Old Post Elementary School Oswego, Illinois | Plank Junior High Oswego, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #821 of 2,303 | #301 of 670 |
| National rank | #24926 of 50,301 | #8196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 387 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Oswego | Oswego |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Post Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 47.5).
- •Old Post Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Old Post Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Old Post Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 36.8%).
- •Plank Junior High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.8).
- •Plank Junior High is the larger school with 595 students compared with 387.
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 Old Post Elementary School better than Plank Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Old Post Elementary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 47.5 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 Old Post Elementary School and Plank Junior High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Oswego and Oswego in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Post Elementary School: 387. Plank Junior High: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Post Elementary School and Plank Junior High rank in Illinois?
Old Post Elementary School is 821st of 2,303 and Plank Junior High is 301st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).