Harlan Community Academy HS vs Kipling Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlan Community Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students
Kipling Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
237 students
| Measure | Harlan Community Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | Kipling Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 691 | #1718 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16008 of 16,910 | #42692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 220 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipling Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 15.3).
- •Kipling Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Kipling Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Kipling Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 90.5%).
- •Harlan Community Academy HS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.9).
- •Kipling Elem School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 220.
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 Harlan Community Academy HS better than Kipling Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Kipling Elem School ranks higher (23.4 vs 15.3 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 Harlan Community Academy HS and Kipling Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlan Community Academy HS: 220. Kipling Elem School: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlan Community Academy HS and Kipling Elem School rank in Illinois?
Harlan Community Academy HS is 602nd of 691 and Kipling Elem School is 1718th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).