Duggan School vs John F. Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 925 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duggan School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
429 students
John F. Kennedy High School
Waterbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,391 students
| Measure | Duggan School Waterbury, Connecticut | John F. Kennedy High School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #493 of 596 | #169 of 180 |
| National rank | #36030 of 50,301 | #15462 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 429 | 1,391 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 1,391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 10% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duggan School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 18.9).
- •Duggan School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 10%).
- •Duggan School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •John F. Kennedy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 88.6%).
- •Duggan School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.3).
- •John F. Kennedy High School is the larger school with 1,391 students compared with 429.
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 Duggan School better than John F. Kennedy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Duggan School ranks higher (33.8 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 Duggan School and John F. Kennedy High School?
About 925 m in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duggan School: 429. John F. Kennedy High School: 1,391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duggan School and John F. Kennedy High School rank in Connecticut?
Duggan School is 493rd of 596 and John F. Kennedy High School is 169th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).