Thompson Jr High School vs Traughber Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thompson Jr High School
Oswego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
Traughber Jr High School
Oswego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,070 students
| Measure | Thompson Jr High School Oswego, Illinois | Traughber Jr High School Oswego, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 670 | #240 of 670 |
| National rank | #10675 of 15,369 | #7113 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 832 | 1,070 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 1,070 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 39% |
| city | Oswego | Oswego |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Traughber Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 35.9).
- •Traughber Jr High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Traughber Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Traughber Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 42.1%).
- •Thompson Jr High School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.1).
- •Traughber Jr High School is the larger school with 1,070 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 Thompson Jr High School better than Traughber Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Traughber Jr High School ranks higher (52.4 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 Thompson Jr High School and Traughber Jr High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Oswego and Oswego in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thompson Jr High School: 832. Traughber Jr High School: 1,070. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thompson Jr High School and Traughber Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Thompson Jr High School is 417th of 670 and Traughber Jr High School is 240th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).