Heritage Middle School vs Thornton Fractnl So High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle School
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 5–8
500 students
Thornton Fractnl So High School
Lansing · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,803 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle School Lansing, Illinois | Thornton Fractnl So High School Lansing, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 670 | #560 of 691 |
| National rank | #10505 of 15,369 | #15548 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 500 | 1,803 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 1,803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 14% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 18.4).
- •Thornton Fractnl So High School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 10%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 18%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 65.8%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.0).
- •Thornton Fractnl So High School is the larger school with 1,803 students compared with 500.
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 Heritage Middle School better than Thornton Fractnl So High School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle School ranks higher (36.7 vs 18.4 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 Heritage Middle School and Thornton Fractnl So High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle School: 500. Thornton Fractnl So High School: 1,803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle School and Thornton Fractnl So High School rank in Illinois?
Heritage Middle School is 411th of 670 and Thornton Fractnl So High School is 560th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).