John F. Kennedy Middle vs Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle Suffolk, Virginia | Mack Benn Jr. Elementary Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 340 | #942 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2205 of 15,369 | #17435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 498 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 71% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 61.1).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 60%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.7% vs 69.3%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 16.2).
- •Mack Benn Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 713 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 Mack Benn Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Middle ranks higher (75.9 vs 61.1 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 Mack Benn Jr. Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle: 498. Mack Benn Jr. Elementary: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle and Mack Benn Jr. Elementary rank in Virginia?
John F. Kennedy Middle is 148th of 340 and Mack Benn Jr. Elementary is 942nd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).