Highlands vs J F Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands
Braintree · Public elementary · Grades K–4
350 students
J F Kennedy Elementary
Randolph · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Highlands Braintree, Massachusetts | J F Kennedy Elementary Randolph, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 1,009 | #865 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3390 of 50,301 | #34823 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 350 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| city | Braintree | Randolph |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 35.7).
- •Highlands does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Highlands does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 32%).
- •J F Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.5).
- •J F Kennedy Elementary is the larger school with 453 students compared with 350.
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 Highlands better than J F Kennedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands ranks higher (83.0 vs 35.7 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 Highlands and J F Kennedy Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Randolph in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands: 350. J F Kennedy Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands and J F Kennedy Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Highlands is 154th of 1,009 and J F Kennedy Elementary is 865th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).