Kennedy Junior High School vs Prairie Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Junior High School
Lisle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
937 students
Prairie Elem School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students
| Measure | Kennedy Junior High School Lisle, Illinois | Prairie Elem School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #14 of 670 | #73 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #430 of 15,369 | #3648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 937 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 937 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 65% |
| city | Lisle | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 82.5).
- •Kennedy Junior High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Kennedy Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Prairie Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 11.1%).
- •Kennedy Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.3).
- •Kennedy Junior High School is the larger school with 937 students compared with 515.
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 Kennedy Junior High School better than Prairie Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Junior High School ranks higher (88.3 vs 82.5 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 Kennedy Junior High School and Prairie Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lisle and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Junior High School: 937. Prairie Elem School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Junior High School and Prairie Elem School rank in Illinois?
Kennedy Junior High School is 14th of 670 and Prairie Elem School is 73rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).