Oswego High School vs Thompson Jr High School
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 High School
Oswego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,870 students
Thompson Jr High School
Oswego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
| Measure | Oswego High School Oswego, Illinois | Thompson Jr High School Oswego, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #126 of 691 | #417 of 670 |
| National rank | #7837 of 16,910 | #10675 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,870 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 2,870 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Oswego | Oswego |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oswego High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 35.9).
- •Oswego High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Oswego High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Oswego High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 42.1%).
- •Oswego High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.0).
- •Oswego High School is the larger school with 2,870 students compared with 832.
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 High School better than Thompson Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Oswego High School ranks higher (52.1 vs 35.9 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 High School and Thompson Jr High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oswego and Oswego in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oswego High School: 2,870. Thompson Jr High School: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oswego High School and Thompson Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Oswego High School is 126th of 691 and Thompson Jr High School is 417th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).