J F Kennedy High vs Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.2 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
Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
Winston-Salem · Public high · Grades 6–12
369 students
| Measure | J F Kennedy High Winston Salem, North Carolina | Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #476 of 528 | #499 of 528 |
| National rank | #15593 of 16,910 | #15996 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 332 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J F Kennedy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 15.5).
- •J F Kennedy High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •J F Kennedy High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •J F Kennedy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.2%).
- •Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.4).
- •Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad is the larger school with 369 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 Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad?
On the Success Index (US), J F Kennedy High ranks higher (18.1 vs 15.5 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 Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J F Kennedy High: 332. Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J F Kennedy High and Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad rank in North Carolina?
J F Kennedy High is 476th of 528 and Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad is 499th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).