Hancock College Preparatory HS vs J B Kennedy Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hancock College Preparatory HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,050 students
J B Kennedy Elem School
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
295 students
| Measure | Hancock College Preparatory HS Chicago, Illinois | J B Kennedy Elem School Burbank, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 691 | #1203 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7396 of 16,910 | #33976 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,050 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 36% |
| city | Chicago | Burbank |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hancock College Preparatory HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 37.0).
- •Hancock College Preparatory HS does better on math proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Hancock College Preparatory HS does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 35%).
- •Hancock College Preparatory HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 66.4%).
- •J B Kennedy Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.5).
- •Hancock College Preparatory HS is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 295.
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 Hancock College Preparatory HS better than J B Kennedy Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hancock College Preparatory HS ranks higher (53.7 vs 37.0 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 Hancock College Preparatory HS and J B Kennedy Elem School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Burbank in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hancock College Preparatory HS: 1,050. J B Kennedy Elem School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hancock College Preparatory HS and J B Kennedy Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hancock College Preparatory HS is 116th of 691 and J B Kennedy Elem School is 1203rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).