Grimes Elem School vs Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grimes Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
368 students
Kennedy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,647 students
| Measure | Grimes Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Kennedy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1325 of 2,303 | #498 of 691 |
| National rank | #36184 of 50,301 | #14305 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 368 | 1,647 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 1,647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 21% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grimes Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 25.4).
- •Grimes Elem School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Kennedy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 72%).
- •Grimes Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.1).
- •Kennedy High School is the larger school with 1,647 students compared with 368.
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 Grimes Elem School better than Kennedy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Grimes Elem School ranks higher (33.6 vs 25.4 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 Grimes Elem School and Kennedy High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grimes Elem School: 368. Kennedy High School: 1,647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grimes Elem School and Kennedy High School rank in Illinois?
Grimes Elem School is 1325th of 2,303 and Kennedy High School is 498th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).