Franklin Middle School vs Wheaton North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
Wheaton North High School
Wheaton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,863 students
| Measure | Franklin Middle School Wheaton, Illinois | Wheaton North High School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 670 | #38 of 691 |
| National rank | #2559 of 15,369 | #4274 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 525 | 1,863 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 1,863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 66.1).
- •Wheaton North High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 29.4%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.6).
- •Wheaton North High School is the larger school with 1,863 students compared with 525.
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 Franklin Middle School better than Wheaton North High School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Middle School ranks higher (73.9 vs 66.1 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 Franklin Middle School and Wheaton North High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Middle School: 525. Wheaton North High School: 1,863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Middle School and Wheaton North High School rank in Illinois?
Franklin Middle School is 68th of 670 and Wheaton North High School is 38th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).