John F Kennedy High School vs Nixon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,648 students
Nixon Elementary School
Hiawatha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy High School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Nixon Elementary School Hiawatha, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 319 | #539 of 654 |
| National rank | #2079 of 16,910 | #17527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,648 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 1,648 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 47% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Hiawatha |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 61.0).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 47%).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 67.5%).
- •Nixon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.9).
- •John F Kennedy High School is the larger school with 1,648 students compared with 289.
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 High School better than Nixon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy High School ranks higher (75.3 vs 61.0 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 High School and Nixon Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy High School: 1,648. Nixon Elementary School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy High School and Nixon Elementary School rank in Iowa?
John F Kennedy High School is 151st of 319 and Nixon Elementary School is 539th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).