Coal City Middle School vs Wood Oaks Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 101 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coal City Middle School
Coal City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
454 students
Wood Oaks Jr High School
Northbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students
| Measure | Coal City Middle School Coal City, Illinois | Wood Oaks Jr High School Northbrook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #78 of 670 | #4 of 670 |
| National rank | #2869 of 15,369 | #74 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 454 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 74% |
| city | Coal City | Northbrook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wood Oaks Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.2 vs 72.3).
- •Wood Oaks Jr High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 46%).
- •Wood Oaks Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •Wood Oaks Jr High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.6).
- •Wood Oaks Jr High School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 454.
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 Coal City Middle School better than Wood Oaks Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wood Oaks Jr High School ranks higher (94.2 vs 72.3 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 Coal City Middle School and Wood Oaks Jr High School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Coal City and Northbrook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal City Middle School: 454. Wood Oaks Jr High School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal City Middle School and Wood Oaks Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Coal City Middle School is 78th of 670 and Wood Oaks Jr High School is 4th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).