Dobyns - Bennett High School vs John F. Kennedy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dobyns - Bennett High School
Kingsport · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,315 students
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Kingsport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students
| Measure | Dobyns - Bennett High School Kingsport, Tennessee | John F. Kennedy Elementary School Kingsport, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 321 | #441 of 913 |
| National rank | #7635 of 16,910 | #37804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,315 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 2,315 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Kingsport | Kingsport |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dobyns - Bennett High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 31.1).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Dobyns - Bennett High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 27%).
- •Dobyns - Bennett High School is the larger school with 2,315 students compared with 280.
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 Dobyns - Bennett High School better than John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dobyns - Bennett High School ranks higher (52.8 vs 31.1 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 Dobyns - Bennett High School and John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Kingsport and Kingsport in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dobyns - Bennett High School: 2,315. John F. Kennedy Elementary School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dobyns - Bennett High School and John F. Kennedy Elementary School rank in Tennessee?
Dobyns - Bennett High School is 28th of 321 and John F. Kennedy Elementary School is 441st of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).