John F Kennedy Middle School vs Northampton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Middle School
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
577 students
Northampton High
Northampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
875 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle School Florence, Massachusetts | Northampton High Northampton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #150 of 300 | #108 of 300 |
| National rank | #4843 of 15,369 | #1834 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 577 | 875 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 72% |
| city | Florence | Northampton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northampton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 62.9).
- •Northampton High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Northampton High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 53%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.8).
- •Northampton High is the larger school with 875 students compared with 577.
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 Middle School better than Northampton High?
On the Success Index (US), Northampton High ranks higher (76.6 vs 62.9 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 John F Kennedy Middle School and Northampton High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Florence and Northampton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle School: 577. Northampton High: 875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle School and Northampton High rank in Massachusetts?
John F Kennedy Middle School is 150th of 300 and Northampton High is 108th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).