Kelvin Grove Jr High School vs Knoxville Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 202 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelvin Grove Jr High School
Lockport · Public middle · Grades 4–8
260 students
Knoxville Jr High School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
262 students
| Measure | Kelvin Grove Jr High School Lockport, Illinois | Knoxville Jr High School Knoxville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 670 | #430 of 670 |
| National rank | #6442 of 15,369 | #10898 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 260 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 19% |
| city | Lockport | Knoxville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelvin Grove Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 34.8).
- •Kelvin Grove Jr High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 19%).
- •Kelvin Grove Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 30%).
- •Knoxville Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 36.5%).
- •Kelvin Grove Jr High School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 14.6).
- •Knoxville Jr High School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 260.
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 Kelvin Grove Jr High School better than Knoxville Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kelvin Grove Jr High School ranks higher (55.6 vs 34.8 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 Kelvin Grove Jr High School and Knoxville Jr High School?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Lockport and Knoxville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelvin Grove Jr High School: 260. Knoxville Jr High School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelvin Grove Jr High School and Knoxville Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Kelvin Grove Jr High School is 215th of 670 and Knoxville Jr High School is 430th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).