John F Kennedy High School vs Whitney M Young
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.8 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
Whitney M Young
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
273 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy High School Cleveland, Ohio | Whitney M Young Cleveland, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #774 of 802 | #1694 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #16659 of 16,910 | #49739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 652 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.2 vs 8.9).
- •Whitney M Young does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Whitney M Young does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Whitney M Young does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.2).
- •John F Kennedy High School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 273.
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 Whitney M Young?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John F Kennedy High School and Whitney M Young?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy High School: 652. Whitney M Young: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy High School and Whitney M Young rank in Ohio?
John F Kennedy High School is 774th of 802 and Whitney M Young is 1694th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).