John F. Kennedy Primary School vs Somerville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Primary School
Raritan · Public elementary · Grades K–4
431 students
Somerville Middle School
Somerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Primary School Raritan, New Jersey | Somerville Middle School Somerville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 1,479 | #324 of 440 |
| National rank | #12276 of 50,301 | #7224 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 431 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 23% |
| city | Raritan | Somerville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 51.9).
- •John F. Kennedy Primary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 23%).
- •John F. Kennedy Primary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •John F. Kennedy Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 42.2%).
- •John F. Kennedy Primary School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 8.7).
- •John F. Kennedy Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 339.
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 Primary School better than Somerville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Primary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 51.9 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 Primary School and Somerville Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Raritan and Somerville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Primary School: 431. Somerville Middle School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Primary School and Somerville Middle School rank in New Jersey?
John F. Kennedy Primary School is 735th of 1,479 and Somerville Middle School is 324th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).