Daniel Wright Jr High School vs Hernandez Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Wright Jr High School
Lincolnshire · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
Hernandez Middle School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
| Measure | Daniel Wright Jr High School Lincolnshire, Illinois | Hernandez Middle School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 670 | #645 of 670 |
| National rank | #46 of 15,369 | #14791 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 720 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 13% |
| city | Lincolnshire | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel Wright Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 13.2).
- •Daniel Wright Jr High School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 13%).
- •Daniel Wright Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 11%).
- •Daniel Wright Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.4).
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 Daniel Wright Jr High School better than Hernandez Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel Wright Jr High School ranks higher (95.1 vs 13.2 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 Daniel Wright Jr High School and Hernandez Middle School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Lincolnshire and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Wright Jr High School: 720. Hernandez Middle School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Wright Jr High School and Hernandez Middle School rank in Illinois?
Daniel Wright Jr High School is 2nd of 670 and Hernandez Middle School is 645th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).