Oak Prairie Jr High School vs Oakwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Prairie Jr High School
Homer Glen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students
Oakwood School
Lemont · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
629 students
| Measure | Oak Prairie Jr High School Homer Glen, Illinois | Oakwood School Lemont, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #95 of 670 | #245 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3239 of 15,369 | #9951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 460 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | – |
| city | Homer Glen | Lemont |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 70.5).
- •Oakwood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 28.9%).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.1).
- •Oakwood School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 460.
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 Oak Prairie Jr High School better than Oakwood School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakwood School ranks higher (72.0 vs 70.5 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 Oak Prairie Jr High School and Oakwood School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Homer Glen and Lemont in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Prairie Jr High School: 460. Oakwood School: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Prairie Jr High School and Oakwood School rank in Illinois?
Oak Prairie Jr High School is 95th of 670 and Oakwood School is 245th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).