Carmel High School vs John F Kennedy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel High School
Carmel · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,299 students
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Brewster · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
592 students
| Measure | Carmel High School Carmel, New York | John F Kennedy Elementary School Brewster, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #207 of 1,079 | #333 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #337 of 16,910 | #4264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 1,299 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | – |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | – |
| city | Carmel | Brewster |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 81.3).
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 35.9%).
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.6).
- •Carmel High School is the larger school with 1,299 students compared with 592.
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 Carmel High School better than John F Kennedy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel High School ranks higher (88.4 vs 81.3 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 Carmel High School and John F Kennedy Elementary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Brewster in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel High School: 1,299. John F Kennedy Elementary School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel High School and John F Kennedy Elementary School rank in New York?
Carmel High School is 207th of 1,079 and John F Kennedy Elementary School is 333rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).