Elizabeth High School vs John F Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
668 students
John F Kennedy High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
681 students
| Measure | Elizabeth High School Elizabeth, Colorado | John F Kennedy High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 307 | #270 of 307 |
| National rank | #5059 of 16,910 | #14800 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 668 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| city | Elizabeth | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 22.8).
- •Elizabeth High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Elizabeth High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Elizabeth High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 78.9%).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.3).
- •John F Kennedy High School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 668.
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 Elizabeth High School better than John F Kennedy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth High School ranks higher (62.9 vs 22.8 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 Elizabeth High School and John F Kennedy High School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth High School: 668. John F Kennedy High School: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth High School and John F Kennedy High School rank in Colorado?
Elizabeth High School is 85th of 307 and John F Kennedy High School is 270th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).