John F Kennedy Middle Sch vs Plainfield East High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 953 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Middle Sch
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
912 students
Plainfield East High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,825 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle Sch Plainfield, Illinois | Plainfield East High School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 670 | #169 of 691 |
| National rank | #5756 of 15,369 | #8894 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 912 | 1,825 |
| Enrollment | 912 | 1,825 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 44% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 48.1).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 39.7%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.2).
- •Plainfield East High School is the larger school with 1,825 students compared with 912.
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 Sch better than Plainfield East High School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Middle Sch ranks higher (58.7 vs 48.1 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 Sch and Plainfield East High School?
About 953 m in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle Sch: 912. Plainfield East High School: 1,825. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle Sch and Plainfield East High School rank in Illinois?
John F Kennedy Middle Sch is 184th of 670 and Plainfield East High School is 169th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).