Plank Junior High vs Thompson Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plank Junior High
Oswego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
Thompson Jr High School
Oswego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
| Measure | Plank Junior High Oswego, Illinois | Thompson Jr High School Oswego, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 670 | #417 of 670 |
| National rank | #8196 of 15,369 | #10675 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 595 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Oswego | Oswego |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plank Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 35.9).
- •Thompson Jr High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Plank Junior High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Plank Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 42.1%).
- •Plank Junior High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.0).
- •Thompson Jr High School is the larger school with 832 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 Plank Junior High better than Thompson Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Plank Junior High ranks higher (47.5 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 Plank Junior High and Thompson Jr High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Oswego and Oswego in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plank Junior High: 595. Thompson Jr High School: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plank Junior High and Thompson Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Plank Junior High is 301st of 670 and Thompson Jr High School is 417th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).