John F Kennedy H S vs Kelly Academy at Lowell
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy H S
San Antonio · Public high · Grades 9–12
998 students
Kelly Academy at Lowell
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
497 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy H S San Antonio, Texas | Kelly Academy at Lowell San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1367 of 1,419 | #3651 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14695 of 16,910 | #38216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 998 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 998 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelly Academy at Lowell scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 23.4).
- •Kelly Academy at Lowell does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Kelly Academy at Lowell does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •John F Kennedy H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 95.2%).
- •Kelly Academy at Lowell does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.8).
- •John F Kennedy H S is the larger school with 998 students compared with 497.
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 H S better than Kelly Academy at Lowell?
On the Success Index (US), Kelly Academy at Lowell ranks higher (30.5 vs 23.4 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 H S and Kelly Academy at Lowell?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy H S: 998. Kelly Academy at Lowell: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy H S and Kelly Academy at Lowell rank in Texas?
John F Kennedy H S is 1367th of 1,419 and Kelly Academy at Lowell is 3651st of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).