B. W. Tinker School vs John F. Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B. W. Tinker School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
John F. Kennedy High School
Waterbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,391 students
| Measure | B. W. Tinker School Waterbury, Connecticut | John F. Kennedy High School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #535 of 596 | #169 of 180 |
| National rank | #42406 of 50,301 | #15462 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 578 | 1,391 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 1,391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 10% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •B. W. Tinker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 18.9).
- •B. W. Tinker School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 10%).
- •B. W. Tinker School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •B. W. Tinker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 81.8%).
- •John F. Kennedy High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.1).
- •John F. Kennedy High School is the larger school with 1,391 students compared with 578.
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 B. W. Tinker School better than John F. Kennedy High School?
On the Success Index (US), B. W. Tinker School ranks higher (23.8 vs 18.9 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 B. W. Tinker School and John F. Kennedy High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B. W. Tinker School: 578. John F. Kennedy High School: 1,391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B. W. Tinker School and John F. Kennedy High School rank in Connecticut?
B. W. Tinker School is 535th of 596 and John F. Kennedy High School is 169th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).