Adams Elementary vs Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary
Fergus Falls · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
254 students
Kennedy Middle School
Fergus Falls · Public middle · Grades 5–8
558 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary Fergus Falls, Minnesota | Kennedy Middle School Fergus Falls, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #375 of 923 | #47 of 266 |
| National rank | #10043 of 50,301 | #2060 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 254 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | Fergus Falls | Fergus Falls |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 71.8).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 35.4%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.9).
- •Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 254.
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 Adams Elementary better than Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (76.7 vs 71.8 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 Adams Elementary and Kennedy Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fergus Falls and Fergus Falls in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary: 254. Kennedy Middle School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary and Kennedy Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Adams Elementary is 375th of 923 and Kennedy Middle School is 47th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).