Jack London Middle School vs Nichols Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 24 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jack London Middle School
Wheeling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students
Nichols Middle School
Evanston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students
| Measure | Jack London Middle School Wheeling, Illinois | Nichols Middle School Evanston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #443 of 670 | #197 of 670 |
| National rank | #11127 of 15,369 | #5953 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 628 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Wheeling | Evanston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nichols Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 33.8).
- •Nichols Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Nichols Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Nichols Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 63.5%).
- •Nichols Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 9.8).
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 Jack London Middle School better than Nichols Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Nichols Middle School ranks higher (57.8 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 Jack London Middle School and Nichols Middle School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Wheeling and Evanston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack London Middle School: 628. Nichols Middle School: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack London Middle School and Nichols Middle School rank in Illinois?
Jack London Middle School is 443rd of 670 and Nichols Middle School is 197th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).