John F Kennedy Middle School vs Shamrock
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Middle School
Woburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students
Shamrock
Woburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle School Woburn, Massachusetts | Shamrock Woburn, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 300 | #544 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4756 of 15,369 | #18359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| city | Woburn | Woburn |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 59.8).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Shamrock does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.5).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 284.
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 Shamrock?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (63.3 vs 59.8 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 Shamrock?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Woburn and Woburn in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle School: 521. Shamrock: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle School and Shamrock rank in Massachusetts?
John F Kennedy Middle School is 146th of 300 and Shamrock is 544th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).