John F. Kennedy Jr High vs Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.8 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
Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12
West Valley City · Charter other · Grades K–12
777 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Jr High West Valley City, Utah | Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12 West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #134 of 141 | – |
| National rank | #14074 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 772 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 772 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24% | – |
| city | West Valley City | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 64.2%).
- •John F. Kennedy Jr High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.3).
- •Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12 is the larger school with 777 students compared with 772.
- •John F. Kennedy Jr High is a public school while Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12 is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John F. Kennedy Jr High and Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between West Valley City and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Jr High: 772. Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Jr High and Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12 rank in Utah?
John F. Kennedy Jr High is 134th of 141 and Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12 is unranked among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).