John F. Kennedy Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Suffolk, Virginia 23434 · Suffolk City Public Schools
#148 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#2205 of 15,369 nationally
About John F. Kennedy Middle
John F. Kennedy Middle is a public middle located in Suffolk, in the Suffolk City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 498 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 148th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 498.
There are 19 schools in Suffolk; John F. Kennedy Middle ranks 4th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)68.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.2
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 John F. Kennedy Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John F. Kennedy Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Booker T. Washington Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students · 2.1 km away
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students · 2.5 km away
Hillpoint Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
780 students · 4.6 km away
Elephant's Fork Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students · 4.8 km away
King's Fork High
Suffolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,686 students · 6.6 km away
Kilby Shores Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students · 6.8 km away
King's Fork Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
986 students · 7.0 km away
Nansemond Parkway Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students · 7.2 km away
Nansemond River High
Suffolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,683 students · 8.2 km away
Forest Glen Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students · 9.2 km away
Similar schools
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497 students
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500 students
O. Trent Bonner Middle
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501 students
Poquoson Middle
Poquoson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
491 students
Albert Hill Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
James Blair Middle
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505 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John F. Kennedy Middle a good school?
John F. Kennedy Middle has a Success Index (US) of 75.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #148 of 340 in Virginia. 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 John F. Kennedy Middle rank in Virginia?
John F. Kennedy Middle ranks #148 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #2205 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle?
John F. Kennedy Middle had 498 students in 2025.
Is John F. Kennedy Middle a elementary school or a high school?
John F. Kennedy Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John F. Kennedy Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John F. Kennedy Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.