Jerling Junior High School vs Prairie Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jerling Junior High School
Orland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
677 students
Prairie Elem School
Orland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
507 students
| Measure | Jerling Junior High School Orland Park, Illinois | Prairie Elem School Orland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #330 of 670 | #47 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8693 of 15,369 | #2536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 677 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Orland Park | Orland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 45.1).
- •Prairie Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.7).
- •Jerling Junior High School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 507.
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 Jerling Junior High School better than Prairie Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Elem School ranks higher (84.8 vs 45.1 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 Jerling Junior High School and Prairie Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Orland Park and Orland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jerling Junior High School: 677. Prairie Elem School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jerling Junior High School and Prairie Elem School rank in Illinois?
Jerling Junior High School is 330th of 670 and Prairie Elem School is 47th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).