John F. Kennedy Junior High vs Woodrow Wilson Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Woodrow Wilson Junior High
Hanford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
505 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Junior High Hanford, California | Woodrow Wilson Junior High Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #785 of 1,334 | #585 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12473 of 15,369 | #10127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 531 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Hanford | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodrow Wilson Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 27.1).
- •Woodrow Wilson Junior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Woodrow Wilson Junior High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Woodrow Wilson Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 82.9%).
- •Woodrow Wilson Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.2).
- •John F. Kennedy Junior High is the larger school with 531 students compared with 505.
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 Woodrow Wilson Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Woodrow Wilson Junior High ranks higher (38.7 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 Woodrow Wilson Junior High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hanford and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Junior High: 531. Woodrow Wilson Junior High: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Junior High and Woodrow Wilson Junior High rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Junior High is 785th of 1,334 and Woodrow Wilson Junior High is 585th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).