Bellingham High School vs J F Kennedy Memorial
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingham High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 8–12
740 students
J F Kennedy Memorial
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students
| Measure | Bellingham High School Bellingham, Massachusetts | J F Kennedy Memorial Franklin, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #201 of 300 | #104 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #6745 of 16,910 | #2093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 740 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 77% |
| city | Bellingham | Franklin |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J F Kennedy Memorial scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 56.2).
- •J F Kennedy Memorial does better on math proficiency (77% vs 50%).
- •J F Kennedy Memorial does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 48%).
- •Bellingham High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.2).
- •Bellingham High School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 341.
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 Bellingham High School better than J F Kennedy Memorial?
On the Success Index (US), J F Kennedy Memorial ranks higher (85.8 vs 56.2 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 Bellingham High School and J F Kennedy Memorial?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Franklin in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellingham High School: 740. J F Kennedy Memorial: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellingham High School and J F Kennedy Memorial rank in Massachusetts?
Bellingham High School is 201st of 300 and J F Kennedy Memorial is 104th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).