Jean McNair Elementary School vs Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jean McNair Elementary School
Winnebago · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
252 students
Kennedy Middle School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
| Measure | Jean McNair Elementary School Winnebago, Illinois | Kennedy Middle School Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #930 of 2,303 | #637 of 670 |
| National rank | #27694 of 50,301 | #14650 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 252 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 3% |
| city | Winnebago | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jean McNair Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 14.4).
- •Jean McNair Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 3%).
- •Jean McNair Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 7%).
- •Jean McNair Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 90.3%).
- •Jean McNair Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.1).
- •Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 252.
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 Jean McNair Elementary School better than Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jean McNair Elementary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 14.4 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 Jean McNair Elementary School and Kennedy Middle School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Winnebago and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jean McNair Elementary School: 252. Kennedy Middle School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jean McNair Elementary School and Kennedy Middle School rank in Illinois?
Jean McNair Elementary School is 930th of 2,303 and Kennedy Middle School is 637th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).