John F. Kennedy High vs Manzanita Middle
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.
John F. Kennedy High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students
Manzanita Middle
Richmond · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
92 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy High Richmond, California | Manzanita Middle Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1269 of 1,343 | #1065 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16245 of 16,910 | #14305 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 740 | 92 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 92 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 17% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzanita Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 13.8).
- •Manzanita Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2%).
- •Manzanita Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 85.9%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 23.0).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 740 students compared with 92.
- •John F. Kennedy High is a public school while Manzanita Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Manzanita Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Manzanita Middle ranks higher (16.8 vs 13.8 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 Manzanita Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy High: 740. Manzanita Middle: 92. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy High and Manzanita Middle rank in California?
John F. Kennedy High is 1269th of 1,343 and Manzanita Middle is 1065th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).