City Honors School vs John F Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 508 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Honors School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 5–12
1,088 students
John F Kennedy High School
Bellmore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,089 students
| Measure | City Honors School Buffalo, New York | John F Kennedy High School Bellmore, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #423 of 1,079 | #52 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1642 of 16,910 | #58 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,088 | 1,089 |
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 1,089 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 99.5% |
| city | Buffalo | Bellmore |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 77.5).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 90%).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 87%).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 50.5%).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •John F Kennedy High School is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 1,088.
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 City Honors School better than John F Kennedy High School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy High School ranks higher (94.8 vs 77.5 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 City Honors School and John F Kennedy High School?
About 508 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Bellmore in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Honors School: 1,088. John F Kennedy High School: 1,089. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Honors School and John F Kennedy High School rank in New York?
City Honors School is 423rd of 1,079 and John F Kennedy High School is 52nd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).