Clinton Avenue School vs John F Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Avenue School
Port Jefferson Sta · Public elementary · Grades K–2
381 students
John F Kennedy Middle School
Port Jefferson Sta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students
| Measure | Clinton Avenue School Port Jefferson Sta, New York | John F Kennedy Middle School Port Jefferson Sta, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #825 of 2,536 | #237 of 785 |
| National rank | #13882 of 50,301 | #4039 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 381 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Port Jefferson Sta | Port Jefferson Sta |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.3 vs 66.8).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 36.5%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.7).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 814 students compared with 381.
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 Clinton Avenue School better than John F Kennedy Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clinton Avenue School and John F Kennedy Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Port Jefferson Sta and Port Jefferson Sta in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Avenue School: 381. John F Kennedy Middle School: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Avenue School and John F Kennedy Middle School rank in New York?
Clinton Avenue School is 825th 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).