John F Kennedy Elem School vs Putnam County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Elem School
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
632 students
Putnam County High School
Granville · Public high · Grades 9–12
245 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Elem School Spring Valley, Illinois | Putnam County High School Granville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1391 of 2,303 | #224 of 691 |
| National rank | #37102 of 50,301 | #10210 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 632 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| city | Spring Valley | Granville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Putnam County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 32.2).
- •Putnam County High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Putnam County High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Putnam County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 60.9%).
- •Putnam County High School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.9).
- •John F Kennedy Elem School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 245.
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 Elem School better than Putnam County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Putnam County High School ranks higher (43.0 vs 32.2 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 Elem School and Putnam County High School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Spring Valley and Granville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Elem School: 632. Putnam County High School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Elem School and Putnam County High School rank in Illinois?
John F Kennedy Elem School is 1391st of 2,303 and Putnam County High School is 224th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).