Oswego High School vs Traughber 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
Traughber Jr High School
Oswego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,070 students
| Measure | Oswego High School Oswego, Illinois | Traughber Jr High School Oswego, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #126 of 691 | #240 of 670 |
| National rank | #7837 of 16,910 | #7113 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,870 | 1,070 |
| Enrollment | 2,870 | 1,070 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | Oswego | Oswego |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.1 vs 52.4).
- •Oswego High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Traughber Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Traughber Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 30.5%).
- •Oswego High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.1).
- •Oswego High School is the larger school with 2,870 students compared with 1,070.
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 Traughber Jr High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oswego High School and Traughber 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. Traughber Jr High School: 1,070. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oswego High School and Traughber Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Oswego High School is 126th of 691 and Traughber Jr High School is 240th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).