Jack London Middle School vs Oliver W Holmes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jack London Middle School
Wheeling Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
628 students
Oliver W Holmes Middle School
Wheeling Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
615 students
| Measure | Jack London Middle School Wheeling, Illinois | Oliver W Holmes Middle School Wheeling, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #443 of 670 | #524 of 670 |
| National rank | #11127 of 15,369 | #12551 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6β8 | Grades 6β8 |
| Students | 628 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| city | Wheeling | Wheeling |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Jack London Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 26.7).
- β’Jack London Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- β’Jack London Middle School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- β’Jack London Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 71.2%).
- β’Jack London Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.0).
- β’Jack London Middle School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 615.
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 Oliver W Holmes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jack London Middle School ranks higher (33.8 vs 26.7 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 Oliver W Holmes Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wheeling and Wheeling in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack London Middle School: 628. Oliver W Holmes Middle School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack London Middle School and Oliver W Holmes Middle School rank in Illinois?
Jack London Middle School is 443rd of 670 and Oliver W Holmes Middle School is 524th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).