J F Kennedy Middle School vs Natick High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J F Kennedy Middle School
Natick · Public middle · Grades 5–8
911 students
Natick High
Natick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,761 students
| Measure | J F Kennedy Middle School Natick, Massachusetts | Natick High Natick, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #61 of 300 | #51 of 300 |
| National rank | #1017 of 15,369 | #757 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 911 | 1,761 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 1,761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 80% |
| city | Natick | Natick |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.1 vs 84.0).
- •Natick High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Natick High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •J F Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.6).
- •Natick High is the larger school with 1,761 students compared with 911.
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 J F Kennedy Middle School better than Natick High?
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 J F Kennedy Middle School and Natick High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Natick and Natick in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J F Kennedy Middle School: 911. Natick High: 1,761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J F Kennedy Middle School and Natick High rank in Massachusetts?
J F Kennedy Middle School is 61st of 300 and Natick High is 51st of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).