John F. Kennedy High vs Springbrook High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 3.0 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
Springbrook High
Silver Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,838 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy High Silver Spring, Maryland | Springbrook High Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 197 | #112 of 197 |
| National rank | #12378 of 16,910 | #8640 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,880 | 1,838 |
| Enrollment | 1,880 | 1,838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 46% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springbrook High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 34.2).
- •Springbrook High does better on math proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Springbrook High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 59.9%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 1,880 students compared with 1,838.
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 Springbrook High?
On the Success Index (US), Springbrook High ranks higher (49.1 vs 34.2 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 John F. Kennedy High and Springbrook High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy High: 1,880. Springbrook High: 1,838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy High and Springbrook High rank in Maryland?
John F. Kennedy High is 143rd of 197 and Springbrook High is 112th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).