Viking School vs Woodland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Viking School
Gurnee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
Woodland Middle School
Gurnee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,541 students
| Measure | Viking School Gurnee, Illinois | Woodland Middle School Gurnee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 670 | #272 of 670 |
| National rank | #12008 of 15,369 | #7738 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 461 | 1,541 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 1,541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Gurnee | Gurnee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 29.6).
- •Woodland Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Woodland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Woodland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 54.4%).
- •Woodland Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.8).
- •Woodland Middle School is the larger school with 1,541 students compared with 461.
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 Viking School better than Woodland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Woodland Middle School ranks higher (49.6 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 Viking School and Woodland Middle School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Gurnee and Gurnee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Viking School: 461. Woodland Middle School: 1,541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Viking School and Woodland Middle School rank in Illinois?
Viking School is 495th of 670 and Woodland Middle School is 272nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).