MacArthur Middle School vs Wheeling High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacArthur Middle School
Prospect Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
Wheeling High School
Wheeling · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,743 students
| Measure | MacArthur Middle School Prospect Heights, Illinois | Wheeling High School Wheeling, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 670 | #433 of 691 |
| National rank | #6419 of 15,369 | #13400 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 483 | 1,743 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 1,743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Prospect Heights | Wheeling |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacArthur Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 29.8).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.3).
- •Wheeling High School is the larger school with 1,743 students compared with 483.
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 MacArthur Middle School better than Wheeling High School?
On the Success Index (US), MacArthur Middle School ranks higher (55.7 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 MacArthur Middle School and Wheeling High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Prospect Heights and Wheeling in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacArthur Middle School: 483. Wheeling High School: 1,743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacArthur Middle School and Wheeling High School rank in Illinois?
MacArthur Middle School is 214th of 670 and Wheeling High School is 433rd of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).