Serving 309 students in grades 6-12, J F Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J F Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
J F Kennedy High School's student population of 309 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
J F Kennedy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J F Kennedy High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2238 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
49%
21%
Black
33%
25%
White
12%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J F Kennedy High School's ranking?
J F Kennedy High School is ranked #2238 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are J F Kennedy High School often compared to?
J F Kennedy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R J Reynolds High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of J F Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of J F Kennedy High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend J F Kennedy High School?
309 students attend J F Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of J F Kennedy High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J F Kennedy High School?
J F Kennedy High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does J F Kennedy High School offer ?
J F Kennedy High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J F Kennedy High School part of?
J F Kennedy High School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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