Century Junior High School vs Homer Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.8 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
Homer Jr High School
Homer Glen · Public middle · Grades 7–8
865 students
| Measure | Century Junior High School Orland Park, Illinois | Homer Jr High School Homer Glen, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 670 | #155 of 670 |
| National rank | #5717 of 15,369 | #4728 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 636 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 53% |
| city | Orland Park | Homer Glen |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homer Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 58.9).
- •Homer Jr High School does better on math proficiency (53% 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 14.9).
- •Homer Jr High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 636.
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 Homer Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Homer Jr High School ranks higher (63.4 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 Homer Jr High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Orland Park and Homer Glen in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century Junior High School: 636. Homer Jr High School: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century Junior High School and Homer Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Century Junior High School is 180th of 670 and Homer Jr High School is 155th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).