Field School vs Wood Oaks Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Field School
Northbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
333 students
Wood Oaks Jr High School
Northbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students
| Measure | Field School Northbrook, Illinois | Wood Oaks Jr High School Northbrook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #23 of 670 | #4 of 670 |
| National rank | #999 of 15,369 | #74 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 333 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 74% |
| city | Northbrook | Northbrook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wood Oaks Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.2 vs 83.2).
- •Wood Oaks Jr High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Wood Oaks Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 70%).
- •Field School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 9.9).
- •Wood Oaks Jr High School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 333.
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 Field School better than Wood Oaks Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wood Oaks Jr High School ranks higher (94.2 vs 83.2 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 Field School and Wood Oaks Jr High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Northbrook and Northbrook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Field School: 333. Wood Oaks Jr High School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Field School and Wood Oaks Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Field School is 23rd of 670 and Wood Oaks Jr High School is 4th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).