J F Kennedy High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Winston Salem, North Carolina 27101 · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
#476 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#15593 of 16,910 nationally
About J F Kennedy High
J F Kennedy High is a public high located in Winston Salem, in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 332 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 476th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (54th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 332.
There are 58 schools in Winston Salem; J F Kennedy High ranks 37th of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for J F Kennedy High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near J F Kennedy High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
The Arts Based School
Winston-Salem · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
663 students · 907 m away
Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
Winston-Salem · Public high · Grades 6–12
369 students · 1.2 km away
Hospital/Homebound Education Center
Winston-Salem · Public other · Grades K–12
0 students · 1.3 km away
The Downtown School
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
453 students · 1.3 km away
Ashley Academy
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students · 1.6 km away
Kimberley Park Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students · 2.0 km away
Cook Literacy Model School
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students · 2.0 km away
Paisley Magnet School
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–10
553 students · 2.4 km away
R J Reynolds High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,759 students · 2.8 km away
Wiley Magnet Middle
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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332 students
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332 students
Robbinsville High
Robbinsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
332 students
PCS Early College High School
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334 students
City of Medicine Academy
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–13
329 students
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 6–13
337 students
Frequently asked questions
Is J F Kennedy High a good school?
J F Kennedy High has a Success Index (US) of 18.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #476 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does J F Kennedy High rank in North Carolina?
J F Kennedy High ranks #476 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #15593 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J F Kennedy High?
J F Kennedy High had 332 students in 2025.
Is J F Kennedy High a elementary school or a high school?
J F Kennedy High is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J F Kennedy High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J F Kennedy High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.