Islip High School vs John F Kennedy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Islip High School
Islip · Public high · Grades 9–12
890 students
John F Kennedy Elementary School
East Islip · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
416 students
| Measure | Islip High School Islip, New York | John F Kennedy Elementary School East Islip, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #234 of 1,079 | #521 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #444 of 16,910 | #7835 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 890 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 890 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 62% |
| city | Islip | East Islip |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Islip High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 75.2).
- •Islip High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 62%).
- •Islip High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 57%).
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 43.3%).
- •Islip High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.6).
- •Islip High School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 416.
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 Islip High School better than John F Kennedy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Islip High School ranks higher (87.0 vs 75.2 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 Islip High School and John F Kennedy Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Islip and East Islip in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Islip High School: 890. John F Kennedy Elementary School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Islip High School and John F Kennedy Elementary School rank in New York?
Islip High School is 234th of 1,079 and John F Kennedy Elementary School is 521st of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).