J W Riley Elem School vs Jack London Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J W Riley Elem School
Arlington Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students
Jack London Middle School
Wheeling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students
| Measure | J W Riley Elem School Arlington Heights, Illinois | Jack London Middle School Wheeling, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 2,303 | #443 of 670 |
| National rank | #18650 of 50,301 | #11127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 319 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | Arlington Heights | Wheeling |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J W Riley Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 33.8).
- •J W Riley Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •J W Riley Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •J W Riley Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 63.5%).
- •Jack London Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.0).
- •Jack London Middle School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 319.
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 J W Riley Elem School better than Jack London Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J W Riley Elem School ranks higher (59.3 vs 33.8 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 J W Riley Elem School and Jack London Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Arlington Heights and Wheeling in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J W Riley Elem School: 319. Jack London Middle School: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J W Riley Elem School and Jack London Middle School rank in Illinois?
J W Riley Elem School is 544th of 2,303 and Jack London Middle School is 443rd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).