John F. Kennedy Jr High vs Kearns Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Utah, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Jr High
West Valley City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
772 students
Kearns Jr High
Kearns · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Jr High West Valley City, Utah | Kearns Jr High Kearns, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 141 | #138 of 141 |
| National rank | #14074 of 15,369 | #14526 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 772 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 772 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 15% |
| city | West Valley City | Kearns |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 15.3).
- •John F. Kennedy Jr High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •John F. Kennedy Jr High does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •John F. Kennedy Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 69%).
- •Kearns Jr High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 23.4).
- •John F. Kennedy Jr High is the larger school with 772 students compared with 732.
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 Jr High better than Kearns Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Jr High ranks higher (18.2 vs 15.3 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 Jr High and Kearns Jr High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between West Valley City and Kearns in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Jr High: 772. Kearns Jr High: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Jr High and Kearns Jr High rank in Utah?
John F. Kennedy Jr High is 134th of 141 and Kearns Jr High is 138th of 141 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).