John F Kennedy vs Wm H Galvin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Wm H Galvin Middle
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Canton, Massachusetts | Wm H Galvin Middle Canton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #225 of 1,009 | #77 of 300 |
| National rank | #5915 of 50,301 | #1370 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 462 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 61% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wm H Galvin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 78.4).
- •John F Kennedy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •John F Kennedy does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Wm H Galvin Middle does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.2).
- •Wm H Galvin Middle is the larger school with 716 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 John F Kennedy better than Wm H Galvin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wm H Galvin Middle ranks higher (80.8 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 John F Kennedy and Wm H Galvin Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy: 462. Wm H Galvin Middle: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy and Wm H Galvin Middle rank in Massachusetts?
John F Kennedy is 225th of 1,009 and Wm H Galvin Middle is 77th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).