Kankakee Valley High School vs Lowell Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kankakee Valley High School
Wheatfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students
Lowell Senior High School
Lowell · Public high · Grades 9–12
981 students
| Measure | Kankakee Valley High School Wheatfield, Indiana | Lowell Senior High School Lowell, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 387 | #175 of 387 |
| National rank | #7130 of 16,910 | #7241 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 976 | 981 |
| Enrollment | 976 | 981 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Wheatfield | Lowell |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.7 vs 54.3).
- •Kankakee Valley High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Lowell Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Lowell Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 40.6%).
- •Kankakee Valley High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.9).
- •Lowell Senior High School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 976.
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 Kankakee Valley High School better than Lowell Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kankakee Valley High School and Lowell Senior High School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Wheatfield and Lowell in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kankakee Valley High School: 976. Lowell Senior High School: 981. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kankakee Valley High School and Lowell Senior High School rank in Indiana?
Kankakee Valley High School is 170th of 387 and Lowell Senior High School is 175th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).