John F. Kennedy Middle School vs Suncoast Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 271 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Riviera Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
Suncoast Community High School
Riviera Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,522 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle School Riviera Beach, Florida | Suncoast Community High School Riviera Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #543 of 563 | #29 of 576 |
| National rank | #13189 of 15,369 | #1463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 821 | 1,522 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 71% |
| city | Riviera Beach | Riviera Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Suncoast Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 23.2).
- •Suncoast Community High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 26%).
- •Suncoast Community High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 24%).
- •Suncoast Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 66.6%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.6).
- •Suncoast Community High School is the larger school with 1,522 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 John F. Kennedy Middle School better than Suncoast Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Suncoast Community High School ranks higher (78.8 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 John F. Kennedy Middle School and Suncoast Community High School?
About 271 m in a straight line, between Riviera Beach and Riviera Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle School: 821. Suncoast Community High School: 1,522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle School and Suncoast Community High School rank in Florida?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is 543rd of 563 and Suncoast Community High School is 29th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).