Century Junior High School vs Edison Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Century Junior High School
Orland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students
Edison Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students
| Measure | Century Junior High School Orland Park, Illinois | Edison Middle School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 670 | #119 of 670 |
| National rank | #5717 of 15,369 | #3932 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 636 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| city | Orland Park | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 58.9).
- •Edison Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Century Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Century Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.1).
- •Century Junior High School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 635.
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 Century Junior High School better than Edison Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Middle School ranks higher (67.3 vs 58.9 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 Century Junior High School and Edison Middle School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Orland Park and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century Junior High School: 636. Edison Middle School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century Junior High School and Edison Middle School rank in Illinois?
Century Junior High School is 180th of 670 and Edison Middle School is 119th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).