John F. Kennedy High vs Lovonya DeJean Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students
Lovonya DeJean Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 7–8
381 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy High Richmond, California | Lovonya DeJean Middle Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1269 of 1,343 | #1313 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16245 of 16,910 | #15252 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 740 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 3% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.8 vs 7.4).
- •Lovonya DeJean Middle does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on reading proficiency (14% vs 10%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 81.9%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.2).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 740 students compared with 381.
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 Lovonya DeJean Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy High ranks higher (13.8 vs 7.4 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 John F. Kennedy High and Lovonya DeJean Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy High: 740. Lovonya DeJean Middle: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy High and Lovonya DeJean Middle rank in California?
John F. Kennedy High is 1269th of 1,343 and Lovonya DeJean Middle is 1313th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).