John F Kennedy School vs South Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 203 m 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
South Bay School
West Babylon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy School West Babylon, New York | South Bay School West Babylon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #808 of 2,536 | #843 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13432 of 50,301 | #14293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 348 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 54.5% |
| city | West Babylon | West Babylon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 65.8).
- •John F Kennedy School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •South Bay School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •John F Kennedy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 25.7%).
- •South Bay School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.0).
- •John F Kennedy School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 288.
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 South Bay School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy School ranks higher (67.0 vs 65.8 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 School and South Bay School?
About 203 m in a straight line, between West Babylon and West Babylon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy School: 348. South Bay School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy School and South Bay School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy School is 808th of 2,536 and South Bay School is 843rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).