John F. Kennedy High vs Martin Luther King Jr.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,652 students
Martin Luther King Jr.
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
357 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy High Sacramento, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 1,343 | #3691 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12199 of 16,910 | #41083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,652 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 1,652 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 26% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 26.0).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 61.9%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.0).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 1,652 students compared with 357.
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 Martin Luther King Jr.?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy High ranks higher (35.0 vs 26.0 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 John F. Kennedy High and Martin Luther King Jr.?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy High: 1,652. Martin Luther King Jr.: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy High and Martin Luther King Jr. rank in California?
John F. Kennedy High is 702nd of 1,343 and Martin Luther King Jr. is 3691st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).