Hufford Junior High School
Reported Enrollment
1,151
students
District
Joliet PSD 86
County Context Score
75/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1125 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL, 60435
School District
Joliet PSD 86
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 172058002334
- District ID
- 1720580
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
1,151 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Hufford Junior High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Will County has 206 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 22 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Hufford Junior High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Joliet PSD 86, Will County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Hufford Junior High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Joliet PSD 86.
1,151 students
Hufford Junior High School reports 1,151 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 44 other middle schools in Will County with enrollment data, 44 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 605 students.
45 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 616 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
22 district schools
Joliet PSD 86 lists 16 primary, 5 middle, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
16
Middle
5
High
0
Other
1
Nearby context inside Joliet PSD 86
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School Profile FAQ
Is Hufford Junior High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Joliet PSD 86.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Hufford Junior High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Hufford Junior High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Hufford Junior High School with nearby schools?
Hufford Junior High School should be compared with 45 middle schools in Will County, plus other schools in Joliet PSD 86. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Hufford Junior High School?
Before using Hufford Junior High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Joliet PSD 86.
Part of Joliet PSD 86
Hufford Junior High School is one of 22 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 9,553 students across 22 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
22
Reported Enrollment
9,553
22 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- A O Marshall Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- M J Cunningham Elem SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Dirksen Junior High School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Edna Keith Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Eisenhower Academy1–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Farragut Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Forest Park Individual Ed SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Gompers Junior High School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Marycrest Early Childhood CenterPK · OtherListed only
- Pershing Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Crete-Monee Middle School
Scullen Middle School
Brooks Middle School
Troy Middle School
Hickory Creek Middle School
Will County Schools
County Context Score
75/100
County-level composite across 206 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.