Kennedy Junior High School vs Lincoln Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Junior High School
Lisle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
937 students
Lincoln Jr High School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students
| Measure | Kennedy Junior High School Lisle, Illinois | Lincoln Jr High School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #14 of 670 | #42 of 670 |
| National rank | #430 of 15,369 | #1530 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 937 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 937 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 54% |
| city | Lisle | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 79.7).
- •Kennedy Junior High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 54%).
- •Kennedy Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Kennedy Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 14%).
- •Lincoln Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •Kennedy Junior High School is the larger school with 937 students compared with 774.
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 Kennedy Junior High School better than Lincoln Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Junior High School ranks higher (88.3 vs 79.7 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 Kennedy Junior High School and Lincoln Jr High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lisle and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Junior High School: 937. Lincoln Jr High School: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Junior High School and Lincoln Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Kennedy Junior High School is 14th of 670 and Lincoln Jr High School is 42nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).