Brookwood Jr High School vs Wolcott School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookwood Jr High School
Glenwood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
226 students
Wolcott School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
249 students
| Measure | Brookwood Jr High School Glenwood, Illinois | Wolcott School Thornton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #545 of 670 | #1496 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12939 of 15,369 | #39240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 226 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 22% |
| city | Glenwood | Thornton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wolcott School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 24.5).
- •Wolcott School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Brookwood Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Wolcott School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 65%).
- •Wolcott School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.8).
- •Wolcott School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 226.
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 Brookwood Jr High School better than Wolcott School?
On the Success Index (US), Wolcott School ranks higher (29.0 vs 24.5 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 Brookwood Jr High School and Wolcott School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Glenwood and Thornton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookwood Jr High School: 226. Wolcott School: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookwood Jr High School and Wolcott School rank in Illinois?
Brookwood Jr High School is 545th of 670 and Wolcott School is 1496th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).