John F. Kennedy Middle School vs Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Plantsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
Southington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle School Plantsville, Connecticut | Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School Southington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #77 of 178 | #68 of 178 |
| National rank | #1632 of 15,369 | #1184 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 659 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| city | Plantsville | Southington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 79.1).
- •Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 26.4%).
- •Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.4).
- •Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is the larger school with 671 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 John F. Kennedy Middle School better than Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School ranks higher (81.9 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 John F. Kennedy Middle School and Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Plantsville and Southington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle School: 659. Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle School and Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School rank in Connecticut?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is 77th of 178 and Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is 68th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).