John F. Kennedy Memorial High School vs Middletown High School South
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 29 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
Middletown High School South
Middletown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,406 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Iselin, New Jersey | Middletown High School South Middletown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #176 of 357 | #75 of 357 |
| National rank | #6974 of 16,910 | #2025 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,405 | 1,406 |
| Enrollment | 1,405 | 1,406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 7.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| city | Iselin | Middletown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middletown High School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 55.2).
- •Middletown High School South does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Middletown High School South does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •Middletown High School South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 46.8%).
- •Middletown High School South does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.7).
- •Middletown High School South is the larger school with 1,406 students compared with 1,405.
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 Middletown High School South?
On the Success Index (US), Middletown High School South ranks higher (75.6 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 Middletown High School South?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Iselin and Middletown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School: 1,405. Middletown High School South: 1,406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Memorial High School and Middletown High School South rank in New Jersey?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is 176th of 357 and Middletown High School South is 75th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).