Hempstead High School vs John Kennedy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hempstead High School
Dubuque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,499 students
John Kennedy Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Hempstead High School Dubuque, Iowa | John Kennedy Elementary School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #221 of 319 | #114 of 654 |
| National rank | #3400 of 16,910 | #2619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,499 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 1,499 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 80% |
| city | Dubuque | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Kennedy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 69.6).
- •John Kennedy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •John Kennedy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •John Kennedy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 42%).
- •John Kennedy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
- •Hempstead High School is the larger school with 1,499 students compared with 493.
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 Hempstead High School better than John Kennedy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John Kennedy Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 69.6 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 Hempstead High School and John Kennedy Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dubuque and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hempstead High School: 1,499. John Kennedy Elementary School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hempstead High School and John Kennedy Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hempstead High School is 221st of 319 and John Kennedy Elementary School is 114th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).