M L King Jr Elem School vs Urbana High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M L King Jr Elem School
Urbana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
Urbana High School
Urbana · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,176 students
| Measure | M L King Jr Elem School Urbana, Illinois | Urbana High School Urbana, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1955 of 2,303 | #417 of 691 |
| National rank | #46016 of 50,301 | #13217 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 322 | 1,176 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 1,176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Urbana | Urbana |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urbana High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 18.1).
- •Urbana High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Urbana High School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 12%).
- •Urbana High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 85.1%).
- •Urbana High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •Urbana High School is the larger school with 1,176 students compared with 322.
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 M L King Jr Elem School better than Urbana High School?
On the Success Index (US), Urbana High School ranks higher (30.6 vs 18.1 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 M L King Jr Elem School and Urbana High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Urbana and Urbana in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M L King Jr Elem School: 322. Urbana High School: 1,176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M L King Jr Elem School and Urbana High School rank in Illinois?
M L King Jr Elem School is 1955th of 2,303 and Urbana High School is 417th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).