John Kennedy Middle Grade School vs Kankakee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 899 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Kankakee · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
519 students
Kankakee High School
Kankakee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,360 students
| Measure | John Kennedy Middle Grade School Kankakee, Illinois | Kankakee High School Kankakee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2247 of 2,303 | #640 of 691 |
| National rank | #49432 of 50,301 | #16359 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 519 | 1,360 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 1,360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 7% |
| city | Kankakee | Kankakee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kankakee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.8 vs 10.1).
- •John Kennedy Middle Grade School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 7%).
- •John Kennedy Middle Grade School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 14%).
- •Kankakee High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 92.1%).
- •Kankakee High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.0).
- •Kankakee High School is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 519.
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 John Kennedy Middle Grade School better than Kankakee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kankakee High School ranks higher (12.8 vs 10.1 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 John Kennedy Middle Grade School and Kankakee High School?
About 899 m in a straight line, between Kankakee and Kankakee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Kennedy Middle Grade School: 519. Kankakee High School: 1,360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Kennedy Middle Grade School and Kankakee High School rank in Illinois?
John Kennedy Middle Grade School is 2247th of 2,303 and Kankakee High School is 640th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).