John F Kennedy Middle vs Waltham Sr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 646 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Middle
Waltham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students
Waltham Sr High
Waltham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,791 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle Waltham, Massachusetts | Waltham Sr High Waltham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 300 | #206 of 300 |
| National rank | #4755 of 15,369 | #7146 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 635 | 1,791 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 1,791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 45% |
| city | Waltham | Waltham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 54.7).
- •John F Kennedy Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Waltham Sr High is the larger school with 1,791 students compared with 635.
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 better than Waltham Sr High?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Middle ranks higher (63.3 vs 54.7 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 John F Kennedy Middle and Waltham Sr High?
About 646 m in a straight line, between Waltham and Waltham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle: 635. Waltham Sr High: 1,791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle and Waltham Sr High rank in Massachusetts?
John F Kennedy Middle is 145th of 300 and Waltham Sr High is 206th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).