John F Kennedy School vs Lindenhurst Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 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 Senior High School
Lindenhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,868 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy School West Babylon, New York | Lindenhurst Senior High School Lindenhurst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #808 of 2,536 | #322 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #13432 of 50,301 | #852 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 348 | 1,868 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 1,868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 91% |
| city | West Babylon | Lindenhurst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lindenhurst Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 67.0).
- •Lindenhurst Senior High School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 57%).
- •Lindenhurst Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 42%).
- •John F Kennedy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 45.7%).
- •John F Kennedy School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.2).
- •Lindenhurst Senior High School is the larger school with 1,868 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 Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lindenhurst Senior High School ranks higher (83.1 vs 67.0 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 Senior High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between West Babylon and Lindenhurst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy School: 348. Lindenhurst Senior High School: 1,868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy School and Lindenhurst Senior High School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy School is 808th of 2,536 and Lindenhurst Senior High School is 322nd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).