King School vs Knoxville Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King School
Galesburg · Public elementary · Grades K–4
510 students
Knoxville Jr High School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
262 students
| Measure | King School Galesburg, Illinois | Knoxville Jr High School Knoxville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1683 of 2,303 | #430 of 670 |
| National rank | #42124 of 50,301 | #10898 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 510 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| city | Galesburg | Knoxville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knoxville Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 24.3).
- •King School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •King School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Knoxville Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 87.3%).
- •King School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 262.
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 School better than Knoxville Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Knoxville Jr High School ranks higher (34.8 vs 24.3 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 School and Knoxville Jr High School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Galesburg and Knoxville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King School: 510. Knoxville Jr High School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King School and Knoxville Jr High School rank in Illinois?
King School is 1683rd of 2,303 and Knoxville Jr High School is 430th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).