John F. Kennedy Junior High vs Sequoia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 59 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
Sequoia Middle
Porterville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Junior High Hanford, California | Sequoia Middle Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #785 of 1,334 | #731 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12473 of 15,369 | #11990 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 531 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Hanford | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sequoia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 27.1).
- •John F. Kennedy Junior High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •John F. Kennedy Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 85.5%).
- •John F. Kennedy Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.3).
- •Sequoia Middle is the larger school with 532 students compared with 531.
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 Sequoia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sequoia Middle ranks higher (29.7 vs 27.1 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 Sequoia Middle?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Hanford and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Junior High: 531. Sequoia Middle: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Junior High and Sequoia Middle rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Junior High is 785th of 1,334 and Sequoia Middle is 731st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).