Oswego East High School vs Plank Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oswego East High School
Oswego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,758 students
Plank Junior High
Oswego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
| Measure | Oswego East High School Oswego, Illinois | Plank Junior High Oswego, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 691 | #301 of 670 |
| National rank | #7217 of 16,910 | #8196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,758 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Oswego | Oswego |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oswego East High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 47.5).
- •Oswego East High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Oswego East High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Oswego East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 36.8%).
- •Plank Junior High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.7).
- •Oswego East High School is the larger school with 2,758 students compared with 595.
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 Oswego East High School better than Plank Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Oswego East High School ranks higher (54.4 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 Oswego East High School and Plank Junior High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oswego and Oswego in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oswego East High School: 2,758. Plank Junior High: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oswego East High School and Plank Junior High rank in Illinois?
Oswego East High School is 108th of 691 and Plank Junior High is 301st of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).