John F. Kennedy High vs Newark Memorial High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy High
Fremont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,273 students
Newark Memorial High
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,367 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy High Fremont, California | Newark Memorial High Newark, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 1,343 | #492 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7779 of 16,910 | #9886 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,273 | 1,367 |
| Enrollment | 1,273 | 1,367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Fremont | Newark |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 44.2).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •Newark Memorial High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 52.7%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 26.3).
- •Newark Memorial High is the larger school with 1,367 students compared with 1,273.
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 John F. Kennedy High better than Newark Memorial High?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy High ranks higher (52.3 vs 44.2 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 John F. Kennedy High and Newark Memorial High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fremont and Newark in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy High: 1,273. Newark Memorial High: 1,367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy High and Newark Memorial High rank in California?
John F. Kennedy High is 353rd of 1,343 and Newark Memorial High is 492nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).