John F Kennedy Senior High School vs Lovejoy Discovery School #43
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Senior High School
Cheektowaga · Public high · Grades 9–12
353 students
Lovejoy Discovery School #43
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
589 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Senior High School Cheektowaga, New York | Lovejoy Discovery School #43 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 1,079 | #2475 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #994 of 16,910 | #46231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 353 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 15% |
| city | Cheektowaga | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 17.7).
- •John F Kennedy Senior High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 15%).
- •John F Kennedy Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 16%).
- •John F Kennedy Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 94.7%).
- •John F Kennedy Senior High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.0).
- •Lovejoy Discovery School #43 is the larger school with 589 students compared with 353.
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 Senior High School better than Lovejoy Discovery School #43?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Senior High School ranks higher (82.0 vs 17.7 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 Senior High School and Lovejoy Discovery School #43?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cheektowaga and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Senior High School: 353. Lovejoy Discovery School #43: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Senior High School and Lovejoy Discovery School #43 rank in New York?
John F Kennedy Senior High School is 347th of 1,079 and Lovejoy Discovery School #43 is 2475th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).