Bennett-Hemenway vs J F Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett-Hemenway
Natick · Public elementary · Grades K–4
504 students
J F Kennedy Middle School
Natick · Public middle · Grades 5–8
911 students
| Measure | Bennett-Hemenway Natick, Massachusetts | J F Kennedy Middle School Natick, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #303 of 1,009 | #61 of 300 |
| National rank | #8622 of 50,301 | #1017 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 504 | 911 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 911 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| city | Natick | Natick |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J F Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 73.9).
- •J F Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Bennett-Hemenway does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •J F Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.3).
- •J F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 504.
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 Bennett-Hemenway better than J F Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J F Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (83.1 vs 73.9 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 Bennett-Hemenway and J F Kennedy Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Natick and Natick in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett-Hemenway: 504. J F Kennedy Middle School: 911. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett-Hemenway and J F Kennedy Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Bennett-Hemenway is 303rd of 1,009 and J F Kennedy Middle School is 61st of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).