Jackson Middle School vs Northbrook Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Middle School
Villa Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students
Northbrook Junior High School
Northbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students
| Measure | Jackson Middle School Villa Park, Illinois | Northbrook Junior High School Northbrook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #288 of 670 | #27 of 670 |
| National rank | #8018 of 15,369 | #1136 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 621 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 61% |
| city | Villa Park | Northbrook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northbrook Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 48.3).
- •Northbrook Junior High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Northbrook Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 36%).
- •Northbrook Junior High School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.9).
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 Jackson Middle School better than Northbrook Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northbrook Junior High School ranks higher (82.3 vs 48.3 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 Jackson Middle School and Northbrook Junior High School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Villa Park and Northbrook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Middle School: 621. Northbrook Junior High School: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Middle School and Northbrook Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Jackson Middle School is 288th of 670 and Northbrook Junior High School is 27th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).