Oak Prairie Jr High School vs William E Young School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 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
William E Young School
Homer Glen · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
452 students
| Measure | Oak Prairie Jr High School Homer Glen, Illinois | William E Young School Homer Glen, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 670 | #434 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3239 of 15,369 | #15498 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 460 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Homer Glen | Homer Glen |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 64.0).
- •William E Young School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.1).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 452.
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 William E Young School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Prairie Jr High School ranks higher (70.5 vs 64.0 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 William E Young School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Homer Glen and Homer Glen in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Prairie Jr High School: 460. William E Young School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Prairie Jr High School and William E Young School rank in Illinois?
Oak Prairie Jr High School is 95th of 670 and William E Young School is 434th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).