John F. Kennedy Middle School vs South End Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.6 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
South End Elementary School
Plantsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
243 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle School Plantsville, Connecticut | South End Elementary School Plantsville, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #77 of 178 | #120 of 596 |
| National rank | #1632 of 15,369 | #2381 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 659 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| city | Plantsville | Plantsville |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South End Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 79.1).
- •South End Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •South End Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 29.6%).
- •South End Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.4).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 243.
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 South End Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South End Elementary School ranks higher (85.2 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 South End Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Plantsville and Plantsville in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle School: 659. South End Elementary School: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle School and South End Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is 77th of 178 and South End Elementary School is 120th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).