Pontiac High School vs Pontiac Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 476 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pontiac High School
Pontiac · Public high · Grades 9–12
658 students
Pontiac Jr High School
Pontiac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
326 students
| Measure | Pontiac High School Pontiac, Illinois | Pontiac Jr High School Pontiac, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 691 | #476 of 670 |
| National rank | #11753 of 16,910 | #11699 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 658 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| city | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pontiac High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 31.2).
- •Pontiac High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Pontiac High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Pontiac High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 50%).
- •Pontiac Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.2).
- •Pontiac High School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 326.
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 Pontiac High School better than Pontiac Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pontiac High School ranks higher (36.9 vs 31.2 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 Pontiac High School and Pontiac Jr High School?
About 476 m in a straight line, between Pontiac and Pontiac in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pontiac High School: 658. Pontiac Jr High School: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pontiac High School and Pontiac Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Pontiac High School is 320th of 691 and Pontiac Jr High School is 476th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).