John F. Kennedy Jr High vs West Kearns School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.1 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
West Kearns School
Kearns · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
548 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Jr High West Valley City, Utah | West Kearns School Kearns, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 141 | #523 of 580 |
| National rank | #14074 of 15,369 | #40296 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 772 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 772 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 33% |
| city | West Valley City | Kearns |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Kearns School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 18.2).
- •West Kearns School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 24%).
- •West Kearns School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •West Kearns School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 64.2%).
- •West Kearns School does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.4).
- •John F. Kennedy Jr High is the larger school with 772 students compared with 548.
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 West Kearns School?
On the Success Index (US), West Kearns School ranks higher (27.2 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 John F. Kennedy Jr High and West Kearns School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Valley City and Kearns in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Jr High: 772. West Kearns School: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Jr High and West Kearns School rank in Utah?
John F. Kennedy Jr High is 134th of 141 and West Kearns School is 523rd of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).