Kennedy Middle School vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Middle School
Fergus Falls · Public middle · Grades 5–8
558 students
McKinley Elementary
Fergus Falls · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
249 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle School Fergus Falls, Minnesota | McKinley Elementary Fergus Falls, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 266 | #572 of 923 |
| National rank | #2060 of 15,369 | #16667 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 558 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.6 |
| 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 62.2).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 43.4%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.9).
- •Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 249.
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 Middle School better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (76.7 vs 62.2 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 Middle School and McKinley Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fergus Falls and Fergus Falls in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle School: 558. McKinley Elementary: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle School and McKinley Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Kennedy Middle School is 47th of 266 and McKinley Elementary is 572nd of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).