Beardstown Jr/Sr High School vs King College Prep High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 311 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School
Beardstown · Public high · Grades 5–12
820 students
King College Prep High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
819 students
| Measure | Beardstown Jr/Sr High School Beardstown, Illinois | King College Prep High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #617 of 691 | #514 of 691 |
| National rank | #16139 of 16,910 | #14637 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 820 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 22% |
| city | Beardstown | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King College Prep High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 14.4).
- •King College Prep High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 6%).
- •King College Prep High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Beardstown Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 82.8%).
- •Beardstown Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.7).
- •Beardstown Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 820 students compared with 819.
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 Beardstown Jr/Sr High School better than King College Prep High School?
On the Success Index (US), King College Prep High School ranks higher (23.7 vs 14.4 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 Beardstown Jr/Sr High School and King College Prep High School?
About 311 km in a straight line, between Beardstown and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School: 820. King College Prep High School: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beardstown Jr/Sr High School and King College Prep High School rank in Illinois?
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School is 617th of 691 and King College Prep High School is 514th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).