John F Kennedy Middle School vs Norwood Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Middle School
Port Jefferson Sta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students
Norwood Avenue School
Port Jefferson Sta · Public elementary · Grades K–3
316 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle School Port Jefferson Sta, New York | Norwood Avenue School Port Jefferson Sta, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #237 of 785 | #733 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4039 of 15,369 | #12085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 814 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 814 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 34.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Port Jefferson Sta | Port Jefferson Sta |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwood Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 66.8).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 34.5%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.4).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 814 students compared with 316.
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 Middle School better than Norwood Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Norwood Avenue School ranks higher (68.9 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 John F Kennedy Middle School and Norwood Avenue School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Port Jefferson Sta and Port Jefferson Sta in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle School: 814. Norwood Avenue School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle School and Norwood Avenue School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy Middle School is 237th of 785 and Norwood Avenue School is 733rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).