John F. Kennedy Middle vs Woodside High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Middle
Redwood City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
Woodside High
Woodside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,660 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle Redwood City, California | Woodside High Woodside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 1,334 | #241 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10137 of 15,369 | #5693 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 808 | 1,660 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 1,660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| city | Redwood City | Woodside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 38.6).
- •Woodside High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Woodside High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Woodside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 67.5%).
- •Woodside High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 20.2).
- •Woodside High is the larger school with 1,660 students compared with 808.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is John F. Kennedy Middle better than Woodside High?
On the Success Index (US), Woodside High ranks higher (60.5 vs 38.6 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 Middle and Woodside High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Woodside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle: 808. Woodside High: 1,660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle and Woodside High rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Middle is 586th of 1,334 and Woodside High is 241st of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).