Colonia High School vs John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonia High School
Colonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,354 students
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
Iselin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,405 students
| Measure | Colonia High School Colonia, New Jersey | John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Iselin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 357 | #176 of 357 |
| National rank | #8280 of 16,910 | #6974 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,354 | 1,405 |
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 1,405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| city | Colonia | 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 50.4).
- •John F. Kennedy Memorial High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •John F. Kennedy Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Colonia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 46.8%).
- •Colonia High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.7).
- •John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 1,354.
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 Colonia High 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 50.4 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 Colonia High School and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Colonia and Iselin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonia High School: 1,354. John F. Kennedy Memorial High School: 1,405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonia High School and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School rank in New Jersey?
Colonia High School is 196th of 357 and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is 176th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).