Ashley Academy vs J F Kennedy High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Academy
Winston-Salem Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
348 students
J F Kennedy High
Winston Salem Β· Public high Β· Grades 6β12
332 students
| Measure | Ashley Academy Winston-Salem, North Carolina | J F Kennedy High Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1299 of 1,457 | #476 of 528 |
| National rank | #47469 of 50,301 | #15593 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PKβ5 | Grades 6β12 |
| Students | 348 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 17% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’J F Kennedy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 15.3).
- β’J F Kennedy High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- β’J F Kennedy High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- β’Ashley Academy does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.4).
- β’Ashley Academy is the larger school with 348 students compared with 332.
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 Ashley Academy better than J F Kennedy High?
On the Success Index (US), J F Kennedy High ranks higher (18.1 vs 15.3 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 Ashley Academy and J F Kennedy High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashley Academy: 348. J F Kennedy High: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashley Academy and J F Kennedy High rank in North Carolina?
Ashley Academy is 1299th of 1,457 and J F Kennedy High is 476th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).