Miguel Juarez Middle School vs Waukegan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 499 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miguel Juarez Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
Waukegan High School
Waukegan · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,186 students
| Measure | Miguel Juarez Middle School Waukegan, Illinois | Waukegan High School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 670 | #534 of 691 |
| National rank | #13362 of 15,369 | #15015 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 651 | 4,186 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 4,186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 10% |
| city | Waukegan | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.3 vs 21.6).
- •Waukegan High School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7%).
- •Waukegan High School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Waukegan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 69.6%).
- •Miguel Juarez Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.0).
- •Waukegan High School is the larger school with 4,186 students compared with 651.
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 Miguel Juarez Middle School better than Waukegan 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 Miguel Juarez Middle School and Waukegan High School?
About 499 m in a straight line, between Waukegan and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miguel Juarez Middle School: 651. Waukegan High School: 4,186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miguel Juarez Middle School and Waukegan High School rank in Illinois?
Miguel Juarez Middle School is 575th of 670 and Waukegan High School is 534th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).