Howell L. Watkins Middle School vs John F. Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell L. Watkins Middle School
Palm Beach Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Riviera Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
| Measure | Howell L. Watkins Middle School Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | John F. Kennedy Middle School Riviera Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #463 of 563 | #543 of 563 |
| National rank | #10684 of 15,369 | #13189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 705 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 26% |
| city | Palm Beach Gardens | Riviera Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howell L. Watkins Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 23.2).
- •Howell L. Watkins Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •Howell L. Watkins Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.6% vs 67.1%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 705.
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 Howell L. Watkins Middle School better than John F. Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Howell L. Watkins Middle School ranks higher (35.8 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 Howell L. Watkins Middle School and John F. Kennedy Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Palm Beach Gardens and Riviera Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell L. Watkins Middle School: 705. John F. Kennedy Middle School: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell L. Watkins Middle School and John F. Kennedy Middle School rank in Florida?
Howell L. Watkins Middle School is 463rd of 563 and John F. Kennedy Middle School is 543rd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).