Kennedy Elementary vs Lakeville South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Elementary
Lakeville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
638 students
Lakeville South High
Lakeville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,816 students
| Measure | Kennedy Elementary Lakeville, Minnesota | Lakeville South High Lakeville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #196 of 923 | #44 of 433 |
| National rank | #5733 of 50,301 | #2907 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 638 | 1,816 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 1,816 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 64% |
| city | Lakeville | Lakeville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 71.6).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Lakeville South High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Lakeville South High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 24.5%).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 22.1).
- •Lakeville South High is the larger school with 1,816 students compared with 638.
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 Kennedy Elementary better than Lakeville South High?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (78.7 vs 71.6 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 Kennedy Elementary and Lakeville South High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lakeville and Lakeville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Elementary: 638. Lakeville South High: 1,816. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Elementary and Lakeville South High rank in Minnesota?
Kennedy Elementary is 196th of 923 and Lakeville South High is 44th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).