Bak Middle School of the Arts vs John F. Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bak Middle School of the Arts
West Palm Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,246 students
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Riviera Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
| Measure | Bak Middle School of the Arts West Palm Beach, Florida | John F. Kennedy Middle School Riviera Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 563 | #543 of 563 |
| National rank | #548 of 15,369 | #13189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,246 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 1,246 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 26% |
| city | West Palm Beach | Riviera Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 23.2).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (95% vs 26%).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 24%).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 66.6%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.3).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts is the larger school with 1,246 students compared with 821.
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 Bak Middle School of the Arts better than John F. Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bak Middle School of the Arts ranks higher (87.0 vs 23.2 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 Bak Middle School of the Arts and John F. Kennedy Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and Riviera Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bak Middle School of the Arts: 1,246. John F. Kennedy Middle School: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bak Middle School of the Arts and John F. Kennedy Middle School rank in Florida?
Bak Middle School of the Arts is 3rd of 563 and John F. Kennedy Middle School is 543rd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).