John F. Kennedy High vs Odessa Shannon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy High
Silver Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,880 students
Odessa Shannon Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
784 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy High Silver Spring, Maryland | Odessa Shannon Middle Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 197 | #158 of 225 |
| National rank | #12378 of 16,910 | #11627 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,880 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 1,880 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 31.5).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Odessa Shannon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 56%).
- •Odessa Shannon Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.0).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 1,880 students compared with 784.
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 better than Odessa Shannon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy High ranks higher (34.2 vs 31.5 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 and Odessa Shannon Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy High: 1,880. Odessa Shannon Middle: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy High and Odessa Shannon Middle rank in Maryland?
John F. Kennedy High is 143rd of 197 and Odessa Shannon Middle is 158th of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).