Knoxville Jr High School vs Silas Willard Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.8 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
Silas Willard Elem School
Galesburg · Public elementary · Grades K–4
425 students
| Measure | Knoxville Jr High School Knoxville, Illinois | Silas Willard Elem School Galesburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 670 | #1093 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10898 of 15,369 | #31617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 262 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| city | Knoxville | Galesburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silas Willard Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 34.8).
- •Silas Willard Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Silas Willard Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Knoxville Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 72.5%).
- •Silas Willard Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.6).
- •Silas Willard Elem School is the larger school with 425 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 Silas Willard Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Silas Willard Elem School ranks higher (40.5 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 Silas Willard Elem School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Galesburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knoxville Jr High School: 262. Silas Willard Elem School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knoxville Jr High School and Silas Willard Elem School rank in Illinois?
Knoxville Jr High School is 430th of 670 and Silas Willard Elem School is 1093rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).