Clara J. King Elementary vs John F. Kennedy High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 893 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clara J. King Elementary
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades K–6
431 students
John F. Kennedy High
La Palma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,983 students
| Measure | Clara J. King Elementary Cypress, California | John F. Kennedy High La Palma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2030 of 5,693 | #367 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #26795 of 50,301 | #7956 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 431 | 1,983 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 1,983 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 46% |
| city | Cypress | La Palma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 47.5).
- •Clara J. King Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 59%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 77%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 25.4).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 1,983 students compared with 431.
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 Clara J. King Elementary better than John F. Kennedy High?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy High ranks higher (51.6 vs 47.5 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 Clara J. King Elementary and John F. Kennedy High?
About 893 m in a straight line, between Cypress and La Palma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clara J. King Elementary: 431. John F. Kennedy High: 1,983. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clara J. King Elementary and John F. Kennedy High rank in California?
Clara J. King Elementary is 2030th of 5,693 and John F. Kennedy High is 367th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).