John F. Kennedy Junior High vs Kings Valley Academy II
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Junior High
Hanford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
531 students
Kings Valley Academy II
Hanford · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,090 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Junior High Hanford, California | Kings Valley Academy II Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #785 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #12473 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 531 | 1,090 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 1,090 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 34.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 0.5% |
| city | Hanford | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Junior High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 0.5%).
- •John F. Kennedy Junior High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •John F. Kennedy Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 91.3%).
- •John F. Kennedy Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 34.1).
- •Kings Valley Academy II is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 531.
- •John F. Kennedy Junior High is a public school while Kings Valley Academy II 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 Junior High better than Kings Valley Academy II?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John F. Kennedy Junior High and Kings Valley Academy II?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hanford and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Junior High: 531. Kings Valley Academy II: 1,090. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Junior High and Kings Valley Academy II rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Junior High is 785th of 1,334 and Kings Valley Academy II is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).