Hastings High School vs Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings High School
Hastings · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,301 students
Kennedy Elementary
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades K–4
461 students
| Measure | Hastings High School Hastings, Minnesota | Kennedy Elementary Hastings, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #61 of 433 | #430 of 923 |
| National rank | #3296 of 16,910 | #11389 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,301 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 1,301 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| city | Hastings | Hastings |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.0 vs 69.9).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Hastings High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Hastings High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 35.4%).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.3).
- •Hastings High School is the larger school with 1,301 students compared with 461.
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 Hastings High School better than Kennedy Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hastings High School and Kennedy Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hastings High School: 1,301. Kennedy Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hastings High School and Kennedy Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Hastings High School is 61st of 433 and Kennedy Elementary is 430th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).