Charles J Prescott vs John F Kennedy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles J Prescott
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
267 students
John F Kennedy
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
| Measure | Charles J Prescott Norwood, Massachusetts | John F Kennedy Canton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,009 | #225 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3419 of 50,301 | #5915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 267 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Norwood | Canton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles J Prescott scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 78.4).
- •Charles J Prescott does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •John F Kennedy does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Charles J Prescott does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.2).
- •John F Kennedy is the larger school with 462 students compared with 267.
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 Charles J Prescott better than John F Kennedy?
On the Success Index (US), Charles J Prescott ranks higher (82.9 vs 78.4 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 Charles J Prescott and John F Kennedy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Canton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles J Prescott: 267. John F Kennedy: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles J Prescott and John F Kennedy rank in Massachusetts?
Charles J Prescott is 156th of 1,009 and John F Kennedy is 225th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).