Barbara Worth Junior High vs John F. Kennedy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 763 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Worth Junior High
Brawley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
John F. Kennedy Middle
Cupertino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
880 students
| Measure | Barbara Worth Junior High Brawley, California | John F. Kennedy Middle Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #821 of 1,334 | #24 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12767 of 15,369 | #850 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 881 | 880 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 880 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 90% |
| city | Brawley | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 25.4).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 24%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 47%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 86.6%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.0).
- •Barbara Worth Junior High is the larger school with 881 students compared with 880.
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 Barbara Worth Junior High better than John F. Kennedy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Middle ranks higher (84.3 vs 25.4 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 Barbara Worth Junior High and John F. Kennedy Middle?
About 763 km in a straight line, between Brawley and Cupertino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Worth Junior High: 881. John F. Kennedy Middle: 880. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Worth Junior High and John F. Kennedy Middle rank in California?
Barbara Worth Junior High is 821st of 1,334 and John F. Kennedy Middle is 24th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).