Belvidere Central Middle School vs John F Kennedy Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 90 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belvidere Central Middle School
Belvidere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
911 students
John F Kennedy Middle Sch
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
912 students
| Measure | Belvidere Central Middle School Belvidere, Illinois | John F Kennedy Middle Sch Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 670 | #184 of 670 |
| National rank | #9903 of 15,369 | #5756 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 911 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 46% |
| city | Belvidere | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 39.6).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (46% vs 25%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 50.6%).
- •Belvidere Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.2).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch is the larger school with 912 students compared with 911.
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 Belvidere Central Middle School better than John F Kennedy Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Middle Sch ranks higher (58.7 vs 39.6 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 Belvidere Central Middle School and John F Kennedy Middle Sch?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Belvidere and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belvidere Central Middle School: 911. John F Kennedy Middle Sch: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belvidere Central Middle School and John F Kennedy Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Belvidere Central Middle School is 373rd of 670 and John F Kennedy Middle Sch is 184th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).