John F. Kennedy Middle School vs Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Rockledge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
447 students
Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School
Rockledge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
262 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle School Rockledge, Florida | Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School Rockledge, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 563 | #199 of 563 |
| National rank | #3184 of 15,369 | #4646 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 447 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 58% |
| city | Rockledge | Rockledge |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 63.8).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 58%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 62.2%).
- •Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.6).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 262.
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 Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (70.7 vs 63.8 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 Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Rockledge and Rockledge in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle School: 447. Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle School and Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School rank in Florida?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is 130th of 563 and Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School is 199th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).