Genoa-Kingston High School vs Hiawatha Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Genoa-Kingston High School
Genoa · Public high · Grades 9–12
485 students
Hiawatha Jr/Sr High School
Kirkland · Public high · Grades 6–12
211 students
| Measure | Genoa-Kingston High School Genoa, Illinois | Hiawatha Jr/Sr High School Kirkland, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 691 | #403 of 691 |
| National rank | #9806 of 16,910 | #13021 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 485 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Genoa | Kirkland |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Genoa-Kingston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 31.4).
- •Genoa-Kingston High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Genoa-Kingston High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Genoa-Kingston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 46.9%).
- •Hiawatha Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.9).
- •Genoa-Kingston High School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 211.
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 Genoa-Kingston High School better than Hiawatha Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Genoa-Kingston High School ranks higher (44.5 vs 31.4 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 Genoa-Kingston High School and Hiawatha Jr/Sr High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Genoa and Kirkland in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Genoa-Kingston High School: 485. Hiawatha Jr/Sr High School: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Genoa-Kingston High School and Hiawatha Jr/Sr High School rank in Illinois?
Genoa-Kingston High School is 210th of 691 and Hiawatha Jr/Sr High School is 403rd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).