Hale Elem School vs Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hale Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
791 students
Kennedy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,647 students
| Measure | Hale Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Kennedy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1549 of 2,303 | #498 of 691 |
| National rank | #40079 of 50,301 | #14305 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 791 | 1,647 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 1,647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 21% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hale Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 25.4).
- •Hale Elem School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •Hale Elem School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Kennedy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 67.5%).
- •Kennedy High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.5).
- •Kennedy High School is the larger school with 1,647 students compared with 791.
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 Hale Elem School better than Kennedy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hale Elem School ranks higher (27.5 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 Hale Elem School and Kennedy High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hale Elem School: 791. Kennedy High School: 1,647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hale Elem School and Kennedy High School rank in Illinois?
Hale Elem School is 1549th of 2,303 and Kennedy High School is 498th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).