Knoxville Jr High School vs Lombard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knoxville Jr High School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
262 students
Lombard Middle School
Galesburg · Public middle · Grades 5–6
534 students
| Measure | Knoxville Jr High School Knoxville, Illinois | Lombard Middle School Galesburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 670 | #392 of 670 |
| National rank | #10898 of 15,369 | #10236 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 262 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | – |
| city | Knoxville | Galesburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lombard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 34.8).
- •Knoxville Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 80.5%).
- •Lombard Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.6).
- •Lombard Middle School is the larger school with 534 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 Knoxville Jr High School better than Lombard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lombard Middle School ranks higher (38.2 vs 34.8 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 Knoxville Jr High School and Lombard Middle School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Galesburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knoxville Jr High School: 262. Lombard Middle School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knoxville Jr High School and Lombard Middle School rank in Illinois?
Knoxville Jr High School is 430th of 670 and Lombard Middle School is 392nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).