Benjamin Franklin High School vs John F. Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,056 students
John F. Kennedy High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–12
665 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin High School New Orleans, Louisiana | John F. Kennedy High School New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 246 | #238 of 246 |
| National rank | #504 of 16,910 | #13602 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,056 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 1,056 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | – |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 28.8).
- •Benjamin Franklin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 88.4%).
- •John F. Kennedy High School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.5).
- •Benjamin Franklin High School is the larger school with 1,056 students compared with 665.
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 Benjamin Franklin High School better than John F. Kennedy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin High School ranks higher (86.4 vs 28.8 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 Benjamin Franklin High School and John F. Kennedy High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin High School: 1,056. John F. Kennedy High School: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin High School and John F. Kennedy High School rank in Louisiana?
Benjamin Franklin High School is 3rd of 246 and John F. Kennedy High School is 238th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).