Harvard High School vs King College Prep High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 108 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvard High School
Harvard · Public high · Grades 9–12
815 students
King College Prep High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
819 students
| Measure | Harvard High School Harvard, Illinois | King College Prep High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #394 of 691 | #514 of 691 |
| National rank | #12913 of 16,910 | #14637 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 815 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 815 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Harvard | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harvard High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 23.7).
- •King College Prep High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •King College Prep High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Harvard High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 82.8%).
- •Harvard High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.7).
- •King College Prep High School is the larger school with 819 students compared with 815.
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 Harvard High School better than King College Prep High School?
On the Success Index (US), Harvard High School ranks higher (31.9 vs 23.7 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 Harvard High School and King College Prep High School?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Harvard and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvard High School: 815. King College Prep High School: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvard High School and King College Prep High School rank in Illinois?
Harvard High School is 394th of 691 and King College Prep High School is 514th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).