Genevieve Didion vs John F. Kennedy High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Genevieve Didion
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
609 students
John F. Kennedy High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,652 students
| Measure | Genevieve Didion Sacramento, California | John F. Kennedy High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #881 of 5,693 | #702 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12066 of 50,301 | #12199 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 609 | 1,652 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 1,652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 29% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Genevieve Didion scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 35.0).
- •Genevieve Didion does better on math proficiency (63% vs 29%).
- •Genevieve Didion does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Genevieve Didion does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 59.4%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.4).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 1,652 students compared with 609.
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 Genevieve Didion better than John F. Kennedy High?
On the Success Index (US), Genevieve Didion ranks higher (68.9 vs 35.0 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 Genevieve Didion and John F. Kennedy High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Genevieve Didion: 609. John F. Kennedy High: 1,652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Genevieve Didion and John F. Kennedy High rank in California?
Genevieve Didion is 881st of 5,693 and John F. Kennedy High is 702nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).