John F Kennedy High School vs SMART Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy High School
Cleveland · Public high · Grades 9–12
652 students
SMART Academy
Garfield Heights · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
92 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy High School Cleveland, Ohio | SMART Academy Garfield Heights, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #774 of 802 | #895 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #16659 of 16,910 | #14422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 652 | 92 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 92 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 75% |
| city | Cleveland | Garfield Heights |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •SMART Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 9.2).
- •SMART Academy does better on math proficiency (75% vs 5%).
- •SMART Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 15%).
- •SMART Academy does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 17.2).
- •John F Kennedy High School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 92.
- •John F Kennedy High School is a public school while SMART Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 John F Kennedy High School better than SMART Academy?
On the Success Index (US), SMART Academy ranks higher (65.6 vs 9.2 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 John F Kennedy High School and SMART Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Garfield Heights in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy High School: 652. SMART Academy: 92. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy High School and SMART Academy rank in Ohio?
John F Kennedy High School is 774th of 802 and SMART Academy is 895th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).