Anthony Wayne Middle School vs John F. Kennedy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anthony Wayne Middle School
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
| Measure | Anthony Wayne Middle School Wayne, New Jersey | John F. Kennedy Elementary School Wayne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #56 of 440 | #626 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #159 of 15,369 | #9179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 617 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 59% |
| city | Wayne | Wayne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anthony Wayne Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 73.1).
- •Anthony Wayne Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •Anthony Wayne Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 52%).
- •Anthony Wayne Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 14.2%).
- •Anthony Wayne Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.1).
- •Anthony Wayne Middle School is the larger school with 617 students compared with 387.
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 Anthony Wayne Middle School better than John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Anthony Wayne Middle School ranks higher (92.1 vs 73.1 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 Anthony Wayne Middle School and John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wayne and Wayne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anthony Wayne Middle School: 617. John F. Kennedy Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anthony Wayne Middle School and John F. Kennedy Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Anthony Wayne Middle School is 56th of 440 and John F. Kennedy Elementary School is 626th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).