John F. Kennedy High vs Westover Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 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
Westover Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy High Silver Spring, Maryland | Westover Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 197 | #201 of 879 |
| National rank | #12378 of 16,910 | #14223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,880 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 1,880 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westover Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 34.2).
- •Westover Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Westover Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Westover Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 56%).
- •Westover Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.0).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 1,880 students compared with 294.
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 Westover Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westover Elementary ranks higher (65.9 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 Westover Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy High: 1,880. Westover Elementary: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy High and Westover Elementary rank in Maryland?
John F. Kennedy High is 143rd of 197 and Westover Elementary is 201st of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).