John F. Kennedy High vs Pony Express Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Pony Express Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
360 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy High Sacramento, California | Pony Express Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 1,343 | #1911 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12199 of 16,910 | #25259 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,652 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 1,652 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 51% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pony Express Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 35.0).
- •Pony Express Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 29%).
- •Pony Express Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Pony Express Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 59.4%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 24.0).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 1,652 students compared with 360.
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 Pony Express Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pony Express Elementary ranks higher (49.9 vs 35.0 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 Pony Express Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy High: 1,652. Pony Express Elementary: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy High and Pony Express Elementary rank in California?
John F. Kennedy High is 702nd of 1,343 and Pony Express Elementary is 1911th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).