John F Kennedy Middle School vs Port Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 3.2 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
Port Jefferson Middle School
Port Jefferson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
224 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle School Port Jefferson Sta, New York | Port Jefferson Middle School Port Jefferson, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #237 of 785 | #65 of 785 |
| National rank | #4039 of 15,369 | #578 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 814 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 814 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| city | Port Jefferson Sta | Port Jefferson |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 66.8).
- •Port Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Port Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Port Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 31.8%).
- •Port Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.3).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 814 students compared with 224.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is John F Kennedy Middle School better than Port Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Port Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (86.7 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 Port Jefferson Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Port Jefferson Sta and Port Jefferson in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle School: 814. Port Jefferson Middle School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle School and Port Jefferson Middle School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy Middle School is 237th of 785 and Port Jefferson Middle School is 65th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).