Argo Community High School vs Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Argo Community High School
Summit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,817 students
Kennedy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,647 students
| Measure | Argo Community High School Summit, Illinois | Kennedy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #452 of 691 | #498 of 691 |
| National rank | #13616 of 16,910 | #14305 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,817 | 1,647 |
| Enrollment | 1,817 | 1,647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| city | Summit | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Argo Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 25.4).
- •Argo Community High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Kennedy High School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Argo Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 65.8%).
- •Argo Community High School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.1).
- •Argo Community High School is the larger school with 1,817 students compared with 1,647.
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 Argo Community High School better than Kennedy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Argo Community High School ranks higher (28.7 vs 25.4 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 Argo Community High School and Kennedy High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Summit and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argo Community High School: 1,817. Kennedy High School: 1,647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argo Community High School and Kennedy High School rank in Illinois?
Argo Community High School is 452nd of 691 and Kennedy High School is 498th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).