Bulkeley Middle School vs John F Kennedy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bulkeley Middle School
Rhinebeck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
211 students
John F Kennedy School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
322 students
| Measure | Bulkeley Middle School Rhinebeck, New York | John F Kennedy School Kingston, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 785 | #2017 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2905 of 15,369 | #37803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 211 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 27% |
| city | Rhinebeck | Kingston |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bulkeley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 31.1).
- •Bulkeley Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 27%).
- •Bulkeley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 12%).
- •Bulkeley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 65.8%).
- •Bulkeley Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 9.2).
- •John F Kennedy School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 211.
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 Bulkeley Middle School better than John F Kennedy School?
On the Success Index (US), Bulkeley Middle School ranks higher (72.1 vs 31.1 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 Bulkeley Middle School and John F Kennedy School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Rhinebeck and Kingston in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bulkeley Middle School: 211. John F Kennedy School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bulkeley Middle School and John F Kennedy School rank in New York?
Bulkeley Middle School is 192nd of 785 and John F Kennedy School is 2017th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).