Caroline Wenzel Elementary vs John F. Kennedy High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 951 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caroline Wenzel Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
211 students
John F. Kennedy High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,652 students
| Measure | Caroline Wenzel Elementary Sacramento, California | John F. Kennedy High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5046 of 5,693 | #702 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47902 of 50,301 | #12199 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 211 | 1,652 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 1,652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 29% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 14.4).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 22%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 77.7%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.1).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 1,652 students compared with 211.
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 Caroline Wenzel Elementary better than John F. Kennedy High?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy High ranks higher (35.0 vs 14.4 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 Caroline Wenzel Elementary and John F. Kennedy High?
About 951 m in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caroline Wenzel Elementary: 211. John F. Kennedy High: 1,652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caroline Wenzel Elementary and John F. Kennedy High rank in California?
Caroline Wenzel Elementary is 5046th of 5,693 and John F. Kennedy High is 702nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).