John F. Kennedy Memorial High School vs Kennedy Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
Iselin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,405 students
Kennedy Park Elementary School
Iselin · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
256 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Iselin, New Jersey | Kennedy Park Elementary School Iselin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #176 of 357 | #568 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6974 of 16,910 | #7262 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 1,405 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 1,405 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Iselin | Iselin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 55.2).
- •Kennedy Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 46.8%).
- •Kennedy Park Elementary 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 256.
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 John F. Kennedy Memorial High School better than Kennedy Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Park Elementary School ranks higher (76.1 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 John F. Kennedy Memorial High School and Kennedy Park Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Iselin and Iselin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School: 1,405. Kennedy Park Elementary School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Memorial High School and Kennedy Park Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is 176th of 357 and Kennedy Park Elementary School is 568th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).