James Hart School vs Wolcott School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Hart School
Homewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students
Wolcott School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
249 students
| Measure | James Hart School Homewood, Illinois | Wolcott School Thornton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 670 | #1496 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9485 of 15,369 | #39240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 681 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| city | Homewood | Thornton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Hart School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 29.0).
- •James Hart School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •James Hart School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 57.8%).
- •James Hart School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.8).
- •James Hart School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 249.
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 James Hart School better than Wolcott School?
On the Success Index (US), James Hart School ranks higher (41.5 vs 29.0 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 James Hart School and Wolcott School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Homewood and Thornton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Hart School: 681. Wolcott School: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Hart School and Wolcott School rank in Illinois?
James Hart School is 357th of 670 and Wolcott School is 1496th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).