Iselin Middle School vs John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 246 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iselin Middle School
Iselin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
794 students
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
Iselin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,405 students
| Measure | Iselin Middle School Iselin, New Jersey | John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Iselin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 440 | #176 of 357 |
| National rank | #2600 of 15,369 | #6974 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 794 | 1,405 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 1,405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| city | Iselin | Iselin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iselin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 55.2).
- •Iselin Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Iselin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Iselin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 46.8%).
- •Iselin Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.7).
- •John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 794.
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 Iselin Middle School better than John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Iselin Middle School ranks higher (73.7 vs 55.2 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 Iselin Middle School and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
About 246 m in a straight line, between Iselin and Iselin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iselin Middle School: 794. John F. Kennedy Memorial High School: 1,405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iselin Middle School and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School rank in New Jersey?
Iselin Middle School is 208th 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).