Jefferson High vs John F. Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson High
Daly City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,072 students
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Daly City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
| Measure | Jefferson High Daly City, California | John F. Kennedy Elementary Daly City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #588 of 1,343 | #2379 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11025 of 16,910 | #30495 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,072 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 42% |
| city | Daly City | Daly City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 39.7).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Jefferson High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Jefferson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 52.3%).
- •Jefferson High does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.7).
- •Jefferson High is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 304.
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 Jefferson High better than John F. Kennedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (42.2 vs 39.7 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 Jefferson High and John F. Kennedy Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Daly City and Daly City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson High: 1,072. John F. Kennedy Elementary: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson High and John F. Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson High is 588th of 1,343 and John F. Kennedy Elementary is 2379th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).