Dodd Middle School vs John F. Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dodd Middle School
Cheshire · Public middle · Grades 7–8
660 students
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Plantsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
| Measure | Dodd Middle School Cheshire, Connecticut | John F. Kennedy Middle School Plantsville, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #26 of 178 | #77 of 178 |
| National rank | #368 of 15,369 | #1632 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 660 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| city | Cheshire | Plantsville |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dodd Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 79.1).
- •Dodd Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Dodd Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Dodd Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 26.1%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.7).
- •Dodd Middle School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 659.
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 Dodd Middle School better than John F. Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dodd Middle School ranks higher (88.9 vs 79.1 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 Dodd Middle School and John F. Kennedy Middle School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Plantsville in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dodd Middle School: 660. John F. Kennedy Middle School: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dodd Middle School and John F. Kennedy Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Dodd Middle School is 26th of 178 and John F. Kennedy Middle School is 77th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).