John F. Kennedy High vs Wheaton High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 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
Wheaton High
Silver Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,794 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy High Silver Spring, Maryland | Wheaton High Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 197 | #95 of 197 |
| National rank | #12378 of 16,910 | #7311 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,880 | 2,794 |
| Enrollment | 1,880 | 2,794 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 50% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheaton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 34.2).
- •Wheaton High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 22%).
- •Wheaton High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 43%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 56.6%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.2).
- •Wheaton High is the larger school with 2,794 students compared with 1,880.
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 Wheaton High?
On the Success Index (US), Wheaton High ranks higher (54.1 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 Wheaton High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy High: 1,880. Wheaton High: 2,794. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy High and Wheaton High rank in Maryland?
John F. Kennedy High is 143rd of 197 and Wheaton High is 95th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).