Athena Middle School vs John F Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 462 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athena Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students
John F Kennedy Middle School
Port Jefferson Sta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students
| Measure | Athena Middle School Rochester, New York | John F Kennedy Middle School Port Jefferson Sta, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 785 | #237 of 785 |
| National rank | #5715 of 15,369 | #4039 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 810 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| city | Rochester | Port Jefferson Sta |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 58.9).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 45.9%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.5).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 814 students compared with 810.
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 Athena Middle School better than John F Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (66.8 vs 58.9 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 Athena Middle School and John F Kennedy Middle School?
About 462 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Port Jefferson Sta in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athena Middle School: 810. John F Kennedy Middle School: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athena Middle School and John F Kennedy Middle School rank in New York?
Athena Middle School is 303rd of 785 and John F Kennedy Middle School is 237th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).