Iowa City High School vs John F Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iowa City High School
Iowa City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,666 students
John F Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,648 students
| Measure | Iowa City High School Iowa City, Iowa | John F Kennedy High School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #237 of 319 | #151 of 319 |
| National rank | #4015 of 16,910 | #2079 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,666 | 1,648 |
| Enrollment | 1,666 | 1,648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 79% |
| city | Iowa City | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 67.2).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 66%).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 42%).
- •Iowa City High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.9).
- •Iowa City High School is the larger school with 1,666 students compared with 1,648.
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 Iowa City High School better than John F Kennedy High School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy High School ranks higher (75.3 vs 67.2 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 Iowa City High School and John F Kennedy High School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iowa City High School: 1,666. John F Kennedy High School: 1,648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iowa City High School and John F Kennedy High School rank in Iowa?
Iowa City High School is 237th of 319 and John F Kennedy High School is 151st of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).