Kelvyn Park High School vs Murphysboro High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 481 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelvyn Park High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
577 students
Murphysboro High School
Murphysboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
565 students
| Measure | Kelvyn Park High School Chicago, Illinois | Murphysboro High School Murphysboro, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #612 of 691 | #525 of 691 |
| National rank | #16110 of 16,910 | #14859 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 577 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Murphysboro |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murphysboro High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 14.6).
- •Murphysboro High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Murphysboro High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Kelvyn Park High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 97.3%).
- •Murphysboro High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.1).
- •Kelvyn Park High School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 565.
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 Kelvyn Park High School better than Murphysboro High School?
On the Success Index (US), Murphysboro High School ranks higher (22.5 vs 14.6 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 Kelvyn Park High School and Murphysboro High School?
About 481 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Murphysboro in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelvyn Park High School: 577. Murphysboro High School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelvyn Park High School and Murphysboro High School rank in Illinois?
Kelvyn Park High School is 612th of 691 and Murphysboro High School is 525th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).