Oak Prairie Jr High School vs Viking School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 85 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
Viking School
Gurnee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
| Measure | Oak Prairie Jr High School Homer Glen, Illinois | Viking School Gurnee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 670 | #495 of 670 |
| National rank | #3239 of 15,369 | #12008 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 460 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 17% |
| city | Homer Glen | Gurnee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 29.6).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 17%).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 22%).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 54.4%).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.8).
- •Viking School is the larger school with 461 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 Viking School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Prairie Jr High School ranks higher (70.5 vs 29.6 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 Viking School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Homer Glen and Gurnee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Prairie Jr High School: 460. Viking School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Prairie Jr High School and Viking School rank in Illinois?
Oak Prairie Jr High School is 95th of 670 and Viking School is 495th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).