John F Kennedy High School vs Wellington C Mepham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy High School
Bellmore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,089 students
Wellington C Mepham High School
Bellmore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,211 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy High School Bellmore, New York | Wellington C Mepham High School Bellmore, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #52 of 1,079 | #62 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #58 of 16,910 | #68 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,089 | 1,211 |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | 1,211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 98% |
| city | Bellmore | Bellmore |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (94.8 vs 94.4).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 98%).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 97%).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 18.9%).
- •Wellington C Mepham High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.8).
- •Wellington C Mepham High School is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 1,089.
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 John F Kennedy High School better than Wellington C Mepham High 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 John F Kennedy High School and Wellington C Mepham High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bellmore and Bellmore in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy High School: 1,089. Wellington C Mepham High School: 1,211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy High School and Wellington C Mepham High School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy High School is 52nd of 1,079 and Wellington C Mepham High School is 62nd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).