Fernway Park Elem School vs Virgil I Grissom Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernway Park Elem School
Orland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
Tinley Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
| Measure | Fernway Park Elem School Orland Park, Illinois | Virgil I Grissom Middle School Tinley Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1277 of 2,303 | #217 of 670 |
| National rank | #35326 of 50,301 | #6468 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 461 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Orland Park | Tinley Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virgil I Grissom Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 34.9).
- •Fernway Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Virgil I Grissom Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Virgil I Grissom Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.9).
- •Virgil I Grissom Middle School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 461.
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 Fernway Park Elem School better than Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Virgil I Grissom Middle School ranks higher (55.5 vs 34.9 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 Fernway Park Elem School and Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Orland Park and Tinley Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernway Park Elem School: 461. Virgil I Grissom Middle School: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernway Park Elem School and Virgil I Grissom Middle School rank in Illinois?
Fernway Park Elem School is 1277th of 2,303 and Virgil I Grissom Middle School is 217th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).