John F. Kennedy Junior High vs Lee Richmond Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 263 m 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
Lee Richmond Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
402 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Junior High Hanford, California | Lee Richmond Elementary Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #785 of 1,334 | #4731 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12473 of 15,369 | #46605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 531 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| city | Hanford | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 17.0).
- •John F. Kennedy Junior High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •John F. Kennedy Junior High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •John F. Kennedy Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 90.8%).
- •John F. Kennedy Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.3).
- •John F. Kennedy Junior High is the larger school with 531 students compared with 402.
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 Lee Richmond Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Junior High ranks higher (27.1 vs 17.0 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 Junior High and Lee Richmond Elementary?
About 263 m in a straight line, between Hanford and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Junior High: 531. Lee Richmond Elementary: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Junior High and Lee Richmond Elementary rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Junior High is 785th of 1,334 and Lee Richmond Elementary is 4731st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).