Harding Middle School vs John F Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
John F Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,648 students
| Measure | Harding Middle School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | John F Kennedy High School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #132 of 239 | #151 of 319 |
| National rank | #2161 of 15,369 | #2079 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 710 | 1,648 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 1,648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 79% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.1 vs 75.3).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 43.8%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.9).
- •John F Kennedy High School is the larger school with 1,648 students compared with 710.
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 Harding Middle School better than John F Kennedy High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harding Middle School and John F Kennedy High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Middle School: 710. John F Kennedy High School: 1,648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Middle School and John F Kennedy High School rank in Iowa?
Harding Middle School is 132nd of 239 and John F Kennedy High School is 151st of 319 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).