John F. Kennedy Middle vs King's Fork Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Middle
Suffolk ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
498 students
King's Fork Middle
Suffolk ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
986 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle Suffolk, Virginia | King's Fork Middle Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #148 of 340 | #192 of 340 |
| National rank | #2205 of 15,369 | #2852 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6โ8 | Grades 6โ8 |
| Students | 498 | 986 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 986 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 79% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขJohn F. Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 72.4).
- โขKing's Fork Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- โขKing's Fork Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- โขJohn F. Kennedy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.7% vs 68.8%).
- โขJohn F. Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.9).
- โขKing's Fork Middle is the larger school with 986 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 John F. Kennedy Middle better than King's Fork Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Middle ranks higher (75.9 vs 72.4 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 Middle and King's Fork Middle?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle: 498. King's Fork Middle: 986. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle and King's Fork Middle rank in Virginia?
John F. Kennedy Middle is 148th of 340 and King's Fork Middle is 192nd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).