Forest Glen Middle vs John F. Kennedy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Glen Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students
John F. Kennedy Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students
| Measure | Forest Glen Middle Suffolk, Virginia | John F. Kennedy Middle Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #128 of 340 | #148 of 340 |
| National rank | #1867 of 15,369 | #2205 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 433 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 73% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Glen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 75.9).
- •Forest Glen Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 73%).
- •Forest Glen Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Forest Glen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 68.7%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.4).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 498 students compared with 433.
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 Forest Glen Middle better than John F. Kennedy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Glen Middle ranks higher (77.7 vs 75.9 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 Forest Glen Middle and John F. Kennedy Middle?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Glen Middle: 433. John F. Kennedy Middle: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Glen Middle and John F. Kennedy Middle rank in Virginia?
Forest Glen Middle is 128th of 340 and John F. Kennedy Middle is 148th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).