Emma Jewel Charter Academy vs John F. Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma Jewel Charter Academy
Cocoa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
339 students
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Rockledge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
447 students
| Measure | Emma Jewel Charter Academy Cocoa, Florida | John F. Kennedy Middle School Rockledge, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2130 of 2,187 | #130 of 563 |
| National rank | #41066 of 50,301 | #3184 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 339 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 76% |
| city | Cocoa | Rockledge |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 26.0).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 28%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 77%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 21.2).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 339.
- •Emma Jewel Charter Academy is a charter school while John F. Kennedy Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Emma Jewel Charter Academy better than John F. Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (70.7 vs 26.0 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 Emma Jewel Charter Academy and John F. Kennedy Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cocoa and Rockledge in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma Jewel Charter Academy: 339. John F. Kennedy Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma Jewel Charter Academy and John F. Kennedy Middle School rank in Florida?
Emma Jewel Charter Academy is 2130th of 2,187 and John F. Kennedy Middle School is 130th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).