King College Prep High School vs Woodson South Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 481 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King College Prep High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
819 students
Woodson South Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
298 students
| Measure | King College Prep High School Chicago, Illinois | Woodson South Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 691 | #1845 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14637 of 16,910 | #44703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 819 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 819 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King College Prep High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 20.3).
- •King College Prep High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •King College Prep High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 9%).
- •Woodson South Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 82.8%).
- •Woodson South Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.7).
- •King College Prep High School is the larger school with 819 students compared with 298.
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 King College Prep High School better than Woodson South Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), King College Prep High School ranks higher (23.7 vs 20.3 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 King College Prep High School and Woodson South Elem School?
About 481 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King College Prep High School: 819. Woodson South Elem School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King College Prep High School and Woodson South Elem School rank in Illinois?
King College Prep High School is 514th of 691 and Woodson South Elem School is 1845th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).