Buena Terra Elementary vs John F. Kennedy High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Terra Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
627 students
John F. Kennedy High
La Palma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,983 students
| Measure | Buena Terra Elementary Buena Park, California | John F. Kennedy High La Palma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1192 of 5,693 | #367 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15839 of 50,301 | #7956 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 627 | 1,983 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 1,983 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 46% |
| city | Buena Park | La Palma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Terra Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 51.6).
- •Buena Terra Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 46%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 68%).
- •Buena Terra Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 69.5%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 26.1).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 1,983 students compared with 627.
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 Buena Terra Elementary better than John F. Kennedy High?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Terra Elementary ranks higher (63.4 vs 51.6 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 Buena Terra Elementary and John F. Kennedy High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and La Palma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Terra Elementary: 627. John F. Kennedy High: 1,983. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Terra Elementary and John F. Kennedy High rank in California?
Buena Terra Elementary is 1192nd of 5,693 and John F. Kennedy High is 367th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).