Arrowhead Elementary School vs John F Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowhead Elementary School
East Setauket · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
562 students
John F Kennedy Middle School
Port Jefferson Sta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students
| Measure | Arrowhead Elementary School East Setauket, New York | John F Kennedy Middle School Port Jefferson Sta, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 2,536 | #237 of 785 |
| National rank | #8231 of 50,301 | #4039 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 562 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | East Setauket | Port Jefferson Sta |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arrowhead Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 66.8).
- •Arrowhead Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Arrowhead Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Arrowhead Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 31.8%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.0).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 814 students compared with 562.
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 Arrowhead Elementary School better than John F Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Arrowhead Elementary School ranks higher (74.5 vs 66.8 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 Arrowhead Elementary School and John F Kennedy Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between East Setauket and Port Jefferson Sta in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowhead Elementary School: 562. John F Kennedy Middle School: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowhead Elementary School and John F Kennedy Middle School rank in New York?
Arrowhead Elementary School is 544th of 2,536 and John F Kennedy Middle School is 237th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).