Galesburg Jr High School vs King School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galesburg Jr High School
Galesburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
518 students
King School
Galesburg · Public elementary · Grades K–4
510 students
| Measure | Galesburg Jr High School Galesburg, Illinois | King School Galesburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #498 of 670 | #1683 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12035 of 15,369 | #42124 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 518 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| city | Galesburg | Galesburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galesburg Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 24.3).
- •King School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Galesburg Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Galesburg Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 87.3%).
- •King School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.2).
- •Galesburg Jr High School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 510.
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 Galesburg Jr High School better than King School?
On the Success Index (US), Galesburg Jr High School ranks higher (29.4 vs 24.3 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 Galesburg Jr High School and King School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Galesburg and Galesburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galesburg Jr High School: 518. King School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galesburg Jr High School and King School rank in Illinois?
Galesburg Jr High School is 498th of 670 and King School is 1683rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).