Dean S Luce vs John F Kennedy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean S Luce
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students
John F Kennedy
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
| Measure | Dean S Luce Canton, Massachusetts | John F Kennedy Canton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #211 of 1,009 | #225 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5406 of 50,301 | #5915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 509 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.2 vs 78.4).
- •Dean S Luce does better on math proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •John F Kennedy does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Dean S Luce does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.2).
- •Dean S Luce is the larger school with 509 students compared with 462.
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 Dean S Luce better than John F Kennedy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dean S Luce and John F Kennedy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dean S Luce: 509. John F Kennedy: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dean S Luce and John F Kennedy rank in Massachusetts?
Dean S Luce is 211th of 1,009 and John F Kennedy is 225th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).