David Gourley School vs John F. Kennedy Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Gourley School
Kearns · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
423 students
John F. Kennedy Jr High
West Valley City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
772 students
| Measure | David Gourley School Kearns, Utah | John F. Kennedy Jr High West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #549 of 580 | #134 of 141 |
| National rank | #43138 of 50,301 | #14074 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 423 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 24% |
| city | Kearns | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Gourley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 18.2).
- •John F. Kennedy Jr High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 19%).
- •David Gourley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 64.2%).
- •David Gourley School does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.4).
- •John F. Kennedy Jr High is the larger school with 772 students compared with 423.
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 David Gourley School better than John F. Kennedy Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), David Gourley School ranks higher (22.7 vs 18.2 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 David Gourley School and John F. Kennedy Jr High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kearns and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Gourley School: 423. John F. Kennedy Jr High: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Gourley School and John F. Kennedy Jr High rank in Utah?
David Gourley School is 549th of 580 and John F. Kennedy Jr High is 134th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).