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J F Kennedy High School

Winston Salem, NC


J F Kennedy High School
890 E 11th Street
Winston Salem, NC  27101
Phone: 336-703-4143
Forsyth County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 1 out of 10 stars
1  

Grades Served: 6-12
Enrollment: 383
Type: Regular School
J F Kennedy High School

J F Kennedy High School



Metro Area Ranking

#21
Metro Area High School Ranking: J F Kennedy High School is ranked #21 out of 21 of the best high schools in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas (1st percentile). Cick the link to see all 21 high schools.

State Ranking

#433
Statewide High School Ranking: J F Kennedy High School is ranked #433 out of 449 of the best high schools in North Carolina (4th percentile). Click the link to see all 449 high schools.

Overall, J F Kennedy High School is a 1-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Forsyth County, NC. J F Kennedy High School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students and serves grades 6-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

59.5
(Did Not Meet Growth)
Student Growth Score: J F Kennedy High School had a Student Growth Score of 59.5. This placed J F Kennedy High School in the 17th percentile of 2385 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
D
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.








Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 Black - 34%
 Black - 34%
 Hispanic - 50%
 Hispanic - 50%
 Two or More Races - 4%
 Two or More Races - 4%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 11%
 White - 11%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at J F Kennedy High School for the 2022-2023 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All NC Schools
State Average
English 11.5 7th 16.0
Math 14 5th 17.5
Reading 14.1 14th 18.2
Science 14.4 10th 17.9

Nearly all North Carolina public and charter school students who are enrolled in grade 11 for the first time are required to take the ACT. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at J F Kennedy High stack up against those of other high schools in North Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 76% - J F Kennedy High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools
 76% - J F Kennedy High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools

End of Course Scores

EOC Biology

 83% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 83% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 < 5% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 < 5% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC English 2

 66% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 66% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 20% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 20% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC Math I

 87% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 87% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 8% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 8% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 < 5% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for J F Kennedy High School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy
0.8 miles Winston-Salem 6-12
The Downtown School
10 
0.8 miles Winston Salem PK-8
Virtual Academy
0.9 miles Winston-Salem PK-12
Ashley Academy
1.0 miles Winston-Salem PK-5
Kimberley Park Elementary School
1.2 miles Winston Salem PK-5
Cook Literacy Model School
1.2 miles Winston-Salem PK-5
Paisley IB Magnet School
1.5 miles Winston Salem 6-1
Wiley Magnet Middle School
1.8 miles Winston Salem 6-8
R J Reynolds High School
1.8 miles Winston Salem 9-12
Brunson Elementary School
2.0 miles Winston Salem PK-5
Atkins Academic & Tech High School
10 
2.2 miles Winston-Salem 9-12
Diggs-Latham Elementary School
2.4 miles Winston Salem PK-5
Carver High School
2.4 miles Winston Salem 9-12
Petree Elementary School
2.4 miles Winston-Salem PK-5
Forest Park Elementary School
2.7 miles Winston Salem PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy
0.8 miles 6-12
The Downtown School
10 
0.8 miles PK-8
Virtual Academy
0.9 miles PK-12
Ashley Academy
1.0 miles PK-5
Kimberley Park Elementary School
1.2 miles PK-5
Cook Literacy Model School
1.2 miles PK-5
Paisley IB Magnet School
1.5 miles 6-1
Wiley Magnet Middle School
1.8 miles 6-8
R J Reynolds High School
1.8 miles 9-12
Brunson Elementary School
2.0 miles PK-5
Atkins Academic & Tech High School
10 
2.2 miles 9-12
Diggs-Latham Elementary School
2.4 miles PK-5
Carver High School
2.4 miles 9-12
Petree Elementary School
2.4 miles PK-5
Forest Park Elementary School
2.7 miles PK-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
The Arts Based School
0.6 miles Winston-Salem K-8
Carter G. Woodson School
2.8 miles Winston-Salem K-12
Quality Education Academy
3.3 miles Winston-Salem K-12
Forsyth Academy
5.6 miles Winston-Salem K-8
NC Leadership Charter Academy
10 
8.1 miles Kernersville K-12
Cornerstone Charter Academy
10 
15.3 miles Greensboro K-12
Phoenix Academy
16.0 miles High Point K-11
Davidson Charter Academy
18.2 miles Lexington K-8
Revolution Academy
19.0 miles Summerfield K-8
Summerfield Charter Academy
10 
19.6 miles Summerfield K-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
The Arts Based School
0.6 miles K-8
Carter G. Woodson School
2.8 miles K-12
Quality Education Academy
3.3 miles K-12
Forsyth Academy
5.6 miles K-8
NC Leadership Charter Academy
10 
8.1 miles K-12
Cornerstone Charter Academy
10 
15.3 miles K-12
Phoenix Academy
16.0 miles K-11
Davidson Charter Academy
18.2 miles K-8
Revolution Academy
19.0 miles K-8
Summerfield Charter Academy
10 
19.6 miles K-8