J F Kennedy Elementary School vs Kettering Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J F Kennedy Elementary School
Kettering · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students
Kettering Middle School
Kettering · Public middle · Grades 6–8
982 students
| Measure | J F Kennedy Elementary School Kettering, Ohio | Kettering Middle School Kettering, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #534 of 1,713 | #294 of 646 |
| National rank | #7714 of 50,301 | #2793 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 602 | 982 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 982 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 69% |
| city | Kettering | Kettering |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J F Kennedy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 72.7).
- •J F Kennedy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 69%).
- •J F Kennedy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •J F Kennedy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 57.2%).
- •Kettering Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.7).
- •Kettering Middle School is the larger school with 982 students compared with 602.
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 Elementary School better than Kettering Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J F Kennedy Elementary School ranks higher (75.4 vs 72.7 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 J F Kennedy Elementary School and Kettering Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J F Kennedy Elementary School: 602. Kettering Middle School: 982. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J F Kennedy Elementary School and Kettering Middle School rank in Ohio?
J F Kennedy Elementary School is 534th of 1,713 and Kettering Middle School is 294th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).