Old Orchard Jr High School vs Wilmette Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Orchard Jr High School
Skokie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
Wilmette Junior High School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 7–8
766 students
| Measure | Old Orchard Jr High School Skokie, Illinois | Wilmette Junior High School Wilmette, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #355 of 670 | #43 of 670 |
| National rank | #9455 of 15,369 | #1535 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 711 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 61% |
| city | Skokie | Wilmette |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilmette Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 41.7).
- •Wilmette Junior High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Wilmette Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 36%).
- •Wilmette Junior High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.9).
- •Wilmette Junior High School is the larger school with 766 students compared with 711.
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 Old Orchard Jr High School better than Wilmette Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilmette Junior High School ranks higher (79.7 vs 41.7 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 Old Orchard Jr High School and Wilmette Junior High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Skokie and Wilmette in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Orchard Jr High School: 711. Wilmette Junior High School: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Orchard Jr High School and Wilmette Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Old Orchard Jr High School is 355th of 670 and Wilmette Junior High School is 43rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).