John F Kennedy School vs Lindenhurst Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy School
West Babylon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Lindenhurst Middle School
Lindenhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,260 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy School West Babylon, New York | Lindenhurst Middle School Lindenhurst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #808 of 2,536 | #248 of 785 |
| National rank | #13432 of 50,301 | #4356 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 348 | 1,260 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 1,260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| city | West Babylon | Lindenhurst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 65.1).
- •John F Kennedy School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Lindenhurst Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •John F Kennedy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 46.2%).
- •Lindenhurst Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.0).
- •Lindenhurst Middle School is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 348.
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 School better than Lindenhurst Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy School ranks higher (67.0 vs 65.1 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 School and Lindenhurst Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between West Babylon and Lindenhurst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy School: 348. Lindenhurst Middle School: 1,260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy School and Lindenhurst Middle School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy School is 808th of 2,536 and Lindenhurst Middle School is 248th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).