Dr Donald Wharton Elem School vs Heritage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 990 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
114 students
Heritage Middle School
Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
| Measure | Dr Donald Wharton Elem School Summit, Illinois | Heritage Middle School Summit, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1782 of 2,303 | #559 of 670 |
| National rank | #43778 of 50,301 | #13161 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 114 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| city | Summit | Summit |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 21.7).
- •Dr Donald Wharton Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Dr Donald Wharton Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Dr Donald Wharton Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.9).
- •Heritage Middle School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 114.
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 Dr Donald Wharton Elem School better than Heritage Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle School ranks higher (23.3 vs 21.7 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 Dr Donald Wharton Elem School and Heritage Middle School?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Summit and Summit in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School: 114. Heritage Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Donald Wharton Elem School and Heritage Middle School rank in Illinois?
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School is 1782nd of 2,303 and Heritage Middle School is 559th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).