J F Kennedy High vs The Downtown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 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
The Downtown School
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
453 students
| Measure | J F Kennedy High Winston Salem, North Carolina | The Downtown School Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #476 of 528 | #79 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15593 of 16,910 | #6910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 332 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 58% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Downtown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 18.1).
- •The Downtown School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 17%).
- •The Downtown School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 27%).
- •The Downtown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 99.1%).
- •The Downtown School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •The Downtown School is the larger school with 453 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 The Downtown School?
On the Success Index (US), The Downtown School ranks higher (76.7 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 The Downtown School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J F Kennedy High: 332. The Downtown School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J F Kennedy High and The Downtown School rank in North Carolina?
J F Kennedy High is 476th of 528 and The Downtown School is 79th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).