Jack London Middle School vs Wheeling High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 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
Wheeling High School
Wheeling · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,743 students
| Measure | Jack London Middle School Wheeling, Illinois | Wheeling High School Wheeling, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #443 of 670 | #433 of 691 |
| National rank | #11127 of 15,369 | #13400 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 628 | 1,743 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 1,743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | Wheeling | Wheeling |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jack London Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 29.8).
- •Wheeling High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Jack London Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.3).
- •Wheeling High School is the larger school with 1,743 students compared with 628.
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 Wheeling High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jack London Middle School ranks higher (33.8 vs 29.8 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 Wheeling High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wheeling and Wheeling in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack London Middle School: 628. Wheeling High School: 1,743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack London Middle School and Wheeling High School rank in Illinois?
Jack London Middle School is 443rd of 670 and Wheeling High School is 433rd of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).