Kankakee High School vs King Middle Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kankakee High School
Kankakee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,360 students
King Middle Grade School
Kankakee · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
385 students
| Measure | Kankakee High School Kankakee, Illinois | King Middle Grade School Kankakee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 691 | #2283 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16359 of 16,910 | #49914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 1,360 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 12% |
| city | Kankakee | Kankakee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kankakee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.8 vs 7.8).
- •King Middle Grade School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •King Middle Grade School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •Kankakee High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 94.3%).
- •Kankakee High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.3).
- •Kankakee High School is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 385.
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 Kankakee High School better than King Middle Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Kankakee High School ranks higher (12.8 vs 7.8 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 Kankakee High School and King Middle Grade School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Kankakee and Kankakee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kankakee High School: 1,360. King Middle Grade School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kankakee High School and King Middle Grade School rank in Illinois?
Kankakee High School is 640th of 691 and King Middle Grade School is 2283rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).