Memorial Jr High School vs Thornton Fractnl So High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 935 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Jr High School
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
854 students
Thornton Fractnl So High School
Lansing · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,803 students
| Measure | Memorial Jr High School Lansing, Illinois | Thornton Fractnl So High School Lansing, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #608 of 670 | #560 of 691 |
| National rank | #13912 of 15,369 | #15548 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 854 | 1,803 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 1,803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 14% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.2 vs 18.4).
- •Memorial Jr High School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 14%).
- •Memorial Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Thornton Fractnl So High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 99.2%).
- •Memorial Jr High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.0).
- •Thornton Fractnl So High School is the larger school with 1,803 students compared with 854.
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 Memorial Jr High School better than Thornton Fractnl So High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Memorial Jr High School and Thornton Fractnl So High School?
About 935 m in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Jr High School: 854. Thornton Fractnl So High School: 1,803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Jr High School and Thornton Fractnl So High School rank in Illinois?
Memorial Jr High School is 608th of 670 and Thornton Fractnl So High School is 560th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).