Jackling School vs John F. Kennedy Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackling School
West Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
415 students
John F. Kennedy Jr High
West Valley City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
772 students
| Measure | Jackling School West Valley City, Utah | John F. Kennedy Jr High West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #554 of 580 | #134 of 141 |
| National rank | #43732 of 50,301 | #14074 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 415 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 24% |
| city | West Valley City | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackling School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 18.2).
- •John F. Kennedy Jr High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •John F. Kennedy Jr High does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 19%).
- •Jackling School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 64.2%).
- •Jackling School does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.4).
- •John F. Kennedy Jr High is the larger school with 772 students compared with 415.
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 Jackling School better than John F. Kennedy Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Jackling School ranks higher (21.8 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 Jackling School and John F. Kennedy Jr High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between West Valley City and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackling School: 415. John F. Kennedy Jr High: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackling School and John F. Kennedy Jr High rank in Utah?
Jackling School is 554th of 580 and John F. Kennedy Jr High is 134th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).