Avenel Middle School vs John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avenel Middle School
Avenel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
629 students
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
Iselin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,405 students
| Measure | Avenel Middle School Avenel, New Jersey | John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Iselin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 440 | #176 of 357 |
| National rank | #8110 of 15,369 | #6974 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 629 | 1,405 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 1,405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Avenel | Iselin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 47.8).
- •John F. Kennedy Memorial High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •John F. Kennedy Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •John F. Kennedy Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 59.5%).
- •Avenel Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 12.7).
- •John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 629.
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 Avenel Middle School better than John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School ranks higher (55.2 vs 47.8 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 Avenel Middle School and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Avenel and Iselin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avenel Middle School: 629. John F. Kennedy Memorial High School: 1,405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avenel Middle School and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School rank in New Jersey?
Avenel Middle School is 337th of 440 and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is 176th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).