Kimball Middle School vs Larkin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimball Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students
Larkin High School
Elgin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,174 students
| Measure | Kimball Middle School Elgin, Illinois | Larkin High School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 670 | #548 of 691 |
| National rank | #12748 of 15,369 | #15308 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 501 | 2,174 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 2,174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| city | Elgin | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kimball Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 19.7).
- •Kimball Middle School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Kimball Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Kimball Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 65%).
- •Kimball Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.4).
- •Larkin High School is the larger school with 2,174 students compared with 501.
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 Kimball Middle School better than Larkin High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kimball Middle School ranks higher (25.6 vs 19.7 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 Kimball Middle School and Larkin High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kimball Middle School: 501. Larkin High School: 2,174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kimball Middle School and Larkin High School rank in Illinois?
Kimball Middle School is 532nd of 670 and Larkin High School is 548th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).