Grove Jr High School vs Wood Dale Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Jr High School
Elk Grove Village · Public middle · Grades 6–8
741 students
Wood Dale Jr High School
Wood Dale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
277 students
| Measure | Grove Jr High School Elk Grove Village, Illinois | Wood Dale Jr High School Wood Dale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #496 of 670 | #354 of 670 |
| National rank | #12022 of 15,369 | #9418 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 741 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 26% |
| city | Elk Grove Village | Wood Dale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wood Dale Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 29.5).
- •Wood Dale Jr High School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 14%).
- •Wood Dale Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Wood Dale Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 61.1%).
- •Grove Jr High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.1).
- •Grove Jr High School is the larger school with 741 students compared with 277.
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 Grove Jr High School better than Wood Dale Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wood Dale Jr High School ranks higher (41.9 vs 29.5 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 Grove Jr High School and Wood Dale Jr High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove Village and Wood Dale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove Jr High School: 741. Wood Dale Jr High School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove Jr High School and Wood Dale Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Grove Jr High School is 496th of 670 and Wood Dale Jr High School is 354th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).