Chiddix Jr High School vs Kingsley Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chiddix Jr High School
Normal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
Kingsley Jr High School
Normal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students
| Measure | Chiddix Jr High School Normal, Illinois | Kingsley Jr High School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 670 | #296 of 670 |
| National rank | #6889 of 15,369 | #8144 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 597 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 33% |
| city | Normal | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chiddix Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 47.7).
- •Chiddix Jr High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Kingsley Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Chiddix Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 40.8%).
- •Chiddix Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Kingsley Jr High School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 597.
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 Chiddix Jr High School better than Kingsley Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chiddix Jr High School ranks higher (53.5 vs 47.7 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 Chiddix Jr High School and Kingsley Jr High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Normal and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chiddix Jr High School: 597. Kingsley Jr High School: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chiddix Jr High School and Kingsley Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Chiddix Jr High School is 234th of 670 and Kingsley Jr High School is 296th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).