Earl L Vandermeulen High School vs John F Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earl L Vandermeulen High School
Port Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–12
313 students
John F Kennedy Middle School
Port Jefferson Sta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students
| Measure | Earl L Vandermeulen High School Port Jefferson, New York | John F Kennedy Middle School Port Jefferson Sta, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 1,079 | #237 of 785 |
| National rank | #14 of 16,910 | #4039 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 313 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 57% |
| city | Port Jefferson | Port Jefferson Sta |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.9 vs 66.8).
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 57%).
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 42%).
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 31.8%).
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.3).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 814 students compared with 313.
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 Earl L Vandermeulen High School better than John F Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Earl L Vandermeulen High School ranks higher (96.9 vs 66.8 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 Earl L Vandermeulen High School and John F Kennedy Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Port Jefferson and Port Jefferson Sta in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School: 313. John F Kennedy Middle School: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earl L Vandermeulen High School and John F Kennedy Middle School rank in New York?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School is 10th of 1,079 and John F Kennedy Middle School is 237th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).