John F. Kennedy Middle School vs Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.4 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
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
Southington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle School Plantsville, Connecticut | Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School Southington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #77 of 178 | #200 of 596 |
| National rank | #1632 of 15,369 | #5338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 659 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| city | Plantsville | Southington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.1 vs 79.4).
- •Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 31.7%).
- •Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.4).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 549.
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 Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John F. Kennedy Middle School and Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Plantsville and Southington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle School: 659. Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle School and Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is 77th of 178 and Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School is 200th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).