J F Kennedy High vs R J Reynolds High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J F Kennedy High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 6–12
332 students
R J Reynolds High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,759 students
| Measure | J F Kennedy High Winston Salem, North Carolina | R J Reynolds High Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #476 of 528 | #328 of 528 |
| National rank | #15593 of 16,910 | #12390 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 332 | 1,759 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 1,759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R J Reynolds High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 18.1).
- •R J Reynolds High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •R J Reynolds High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •J F Kennedy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.4%).
- •J F Kennedy High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.8).
- •R J Reynolds High is the larger school with 1,759 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 J F Kennedy High better than R J Reynolds High?
On the Success Index (US), R J Reynolds High ranks higher (34.2 vs 18.1 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 J F Kennedy High and R J Reynolds High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J F Kennedy High: 332. R J Reynolds High: 1,759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J F Kennedy High and R J Reynolds High rank in North Carolina?
J F Kennedy High is 476th of 528 and R J Reynolds High is 328th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).