Hennigan K-8 School vs Kennedy John F Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 461 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hennigan K-8 School
Jamaica Plain · Public elementary · Grades K–8
472 students
Kennedy John F Elementary School
Jamaica Plain · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
399 students
| Measure | Hennigan K-8 School Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts | Kennedy John F Elementary School Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #939 of 1,009 | #806 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #41132 of 50,301 | #31807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 472 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Jamaica Plain | Jamaica Plain |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy John F Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 25.9).
- •Kennedy John F Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Kennedy John F Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Hennigan K-8 School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.8).
- •Hennigan K-8 School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 399.
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 Hennigan K-8 School better than Kennedy John F Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy John F Elementary School ranks higher (40.2 vs 25.9 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 Hennigan K-8 School and Kennedy John F Elementary School?
About 461 m in a straight line, between Jamaica Plain and Jamaica Plain in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hennigan K-8 School: 472. Kennedy John F Elementary School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hennigan K-8 School and Kennedy John F Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Hennigan K-8 School is 939th of 1,009 and Kennedy John F Elementary School is 806th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).