Fairmont School vs Kelvin Grove Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmont School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
300 students
Kelvin Grove Jr High School
Lockport · Public middle · Grades 4–8
260 students
| Measure | Fairmont School Lockport, Illinois | Kelvin Grove Jr High School Lockport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1927 of 2,303 | #215 of 670 |
| National rank | #45514 of 50,301 | #6442 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 300 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 30% |
| city | Lockport | Lockport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelvin Grove Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 18.9).
- •Kelvin Grove Jr High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 7%).
- •Kelvin Grove Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •Kelvin Grove Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 99%).
- •Fairmont School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.0).
- •Fairmont School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 260.
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 Fairmont School better than Kelvin Grove Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kelvin Grove Jr High School ranks higher (55.6 vs 18.9 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 Fairmont School and Kelvin Grove Jr High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Lockport and Lockport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont School: 300. Kelvin Grove Jr High School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont School and Kelvin Grove Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Fairmont School is 1927th of 2,303 and Kelvin Grove Jr High School is 215th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).