Elephant's Fork Elementary vs John F. Kennedy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elephant's Fork Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
John F. Kennedy Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students
| Measure | Elephant's Fork Elementary Suffolk, Virginia | John F. Kennedy Middle Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #859 of 1,142 | #148 of 340 |
| National rank | #15241 of 50,301 | #2205 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 653 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 73% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 64.3).
- •Elephant's Fork Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.7% vs 69.1%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 18.1).
- •Elephant's Fork Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 498.
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 Elephant's Fork Elementary better than John F. Kennedy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Middle ranks higher (75.9 vs 64.3 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 Elephant's Fork Elementary and John F. Kennedy Middle?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elephant's Fork Elementary: 653. John F. Kennedy Middle: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elephant's Fork Elementary and John F. Kennedy Middle rank in Virginia?
Elephant's Fork Elementary is 859th of 1,142 and John F. Kennedy Middle is 148th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).