Explanation of Types of Public Schools in North Carolina

Note: All of the school types below are public schools, in that they are funded primarily through public tax dollars.

  • Regular School: a public school that students are assigned to attend because they live in the school's attendance area or attendance zone. Such schools are sometimes called “zoned schools,” “neighborhood schools” or “ZIP code schools,” and are normally only open for enrollment to students from a predetermined set of neighborhoods or ZIP codes. Regular schools are by far the most common type of school in the Charlotte area.
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Student Growth Index Explained

The Student Growth Index of a school is meant to measure how well the school has been growing student learning over time (i.e., years). North Carolina's public schools receive web-based reporting through the Education Value-Added Assessment System (EVAAS). EVAAS is meant to offer an objective way to measure student progress and the value schools add to students' educational attainment. EVAAS is a statistical analysis of North Carolina state assessment data, and the system provides NC schools with growth data to consider, in addition to achievement data.

If a school has a Student Growth Index of between -2.0 and 2.0, the school is deemed to have "met growth", (i.e., met its average projected growth target). A school with a Student Growth Index of less than -2.0 is considered to have "not met growth". Finally, a school with an index of greater than 2.0 is deemed to have "exceeded growth".

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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: 2 out of 10 stars
2

Grades Served: 6-12
Enrollment: 283
Type: Regular School    
J F Kennedy High School

J F Kennedy High School

Metro Area Ranking

#30
Metro Area Middle School Ranking: J F Kennedy High School is ranked #30 of 35 of the best middle schools in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas (14th percentile). Cick the link to see all 35 middle schools.

#21
Metro Area High School Ranking: J F Kennedy High School is ranked #21 out of 26 of the best high schools in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas (19th percentile). Cick the link to see all 26 high schools.

State Ranking

#630
Statewide Middle School Ranking: J F Kennedy High School is ranked #630 out of 703 of the best middle schools in North Carolina (10th percentile). Click the link to see all 703 middle schools.

#447
Statewide High School Ranking: J F Kennedy High School is ranked #447 out of 518 of the best high schools in North Carolina (14th percentile). Click the link to see all 518 high schools.

Overall, J F Kennedy High School is a 2-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 283 students and serves grades 6-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.
94.4
(Exceeded Growth)
Student Growth Score: J F Kennedy High School had a Student Growth Score of 94.4. This placed J F Kennedy High School in the 92nd percentile of 2410 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
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade
  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade
Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.


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 13.9 18th 17.5
Math 17 24th 18.9
Reading 15.8 18th 19.1
Science 16.7 26th 18.8
Writing 4.9 30th 5.6

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.

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 11% - Level 4 (Solid)
 11% - Level 4 (Solid)
 11% - Level 3
 11% - Level 3
 43% - Level 2
 43% - Level 2
 36% - Level 1
 36% - Level 1

EOG Math Grade 7

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 3
 < 5% - Level 3
 35% - Level 2
 35% - Level 2
 44% - Level 1
 44% - Level 1

EOG Math Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 6% - Level 3
 6% - Level 3
 35% - Level 2
 35% - Level 2
 47% - Level 1
 47% - Level 1

EOG Reading Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 7% - Level 4 (Solid)
 7% - Level 4 (Solid)
 7% - Level 3
 7% - Level 3
 46% - Level 2
 46% - Level 2
 39% - Level 1
 39% - Level 1

EOG Reading Grade 7

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 3
 13% - Level 3
 17% - Level 2
 17% - Level 2
 52% - Level 1
 52% - Level 1

EOG Reading Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 6% - Level 4 (Solid)
 6% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 3
 12% - Level 3
 44% - Level 2
 44% - Level 2
 38% - Level 1
 38% - Level 1

EOG Science Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 44% - Level 4 (Solid)
 44% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 3
 21% - Level 3
 12% - Level 2
 12% - Level 2
 21% - Level 1
 21% - Level 1
End of Course Scores

EOC Biology

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 20% - Level 4 (Solid)
 20% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 3
 < 5% - Level 3
 30% - Level 2
 30% - Level 2
 41% - Level 1
 41% - Level 1

EOC English 2

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 31% - Level 4 (Solid)
 31% - Level 4 (Solid)
 10% - Level 3
 10% - Level 3
 39% - Level 2
 39% - Level 2
 17% - Level 1
 17% - Level 1

EOC Math I

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 35% - Level 4 (Solid)
 35% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 3
 14% - Level 3
 16% - Level 2
 16% - Level 2
 35% - Level 1
 35% - Level 1
Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at This School Average Score
Reading 427
Math 452
Composite Score 879
SAT Participation Rate 46 %

J F Kennedy High had an average SAT score of 879 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #245 out of 491 NC high schools (50th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of North Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at J F Kennedy High was 46% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in North Carolina.


Graduation Rate
 87% - J F Kennedy High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools
 87% - J F Kennedy High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools

 Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 Black - 31%
 Black - 31%
 Hispanic - 62%
 Hispanic - 62%
 
 Two or More Races - N/A
 
 Two or More Races - N/A
 White - 6%
 White - 6%

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 2016-2017 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.

School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2016-2017 school year. Rankings for J F Kennedy High School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

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Grades
Served
Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy 1 0.8 miles Winston-Salem, NC Regular 6-12
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Ashley Elementary School 1 1.0 miles Winston-Salem, NC Regular PK-5
Cook Elementary School 1 1.2 miles Winston-Salem, NC Regular PK-5
Paisley IB Magnet School 5 1.5 miles Winston Salem, NC Regular 6-10
Kingswood School 2 1.7 miles Winston-Salem, NC Regular PK-12
Wiley Middle School 3 1.8 miles Winston Salem, NC Regular 6-8
R J Reynolds High School 7 1.8 miles Winston Salem, NC Regular 9-12
Brunson Elementary School 9 2.0 miles Winston Salem, NC Regular PK-5
Atkins Academic & Tech High School 9 2.2 miles Winston-Salem, NC Regular 9-12
Diggs-Latham Elementary School 1 2.4 miles Winston Salem, NC Regular PK-5
Carver High School 1 2.4 miles Winston Salem, NC Regular 9-12
Petree Elementary School 1 2.4 miles Winston-Salem, NC Regular PK-5
Forest Park Elementary School 1 2.7 miles Winston Salem, NC Regular PK-5
Whitaker Elementary School 10 2.9 miles Winston Salem, NC Regular PK-5
North Hills Elementary School 1 3.0 miles Winston-Salem, NC Regular PK-5
Moore Magnet Elementary School 4 3.1 miles Winston Salem, NC Regular PK-5
Main Street Academy 1 3.2 miles Winston-Salem, NC Regular 6-12
Mineral Springs Elementary School 3 3.4 miles Winston Salem, NC Regular PK-5
Hanes Middle School 9 3.4 miles Winston Salem, NC Regular 6-8
School Name Stars Distance City
Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy 1 0.8 miles Winston-Salem, NC
The Downtown School 10 0.8 miles Winston Salem, NC
Ashley Elementary School 1 1.0 miles Winston-Salem, NC
Cook Elementary School 1 1.2 miles Winston-Salem, NC
Paisley IB Magnet School 5 1.5 miles Winston Salem, NC
Kingswood School 2 1.7 miles Winston-Salem, NC
Wiley Middle School 3 1.8 miles Winston Salem, NC
R J Reynolds High School 7 1.8 miles Winston Salem, NC
Brunson Elementary School 9 2.0 miles Winston Salem, NC
Atkins Academic & Tech High School 9 2.2 miles Winston-Salem, NC
Diggs-Latham Elementary School 1 2.4 miles Winston Salem, NC
Carver High School 1 2.4 miles Winston Salem, NC
Petree Elementary School 1 2.4 miles Winston-Salem, NC
Forest Park Elementary School 1 2.7 miles Winston Salem, NC
Whitaker Elementary School 10 2.9 miles Winston Salem, NC
North Hills Elementary School 1 3.0 miles Winston-Salem, NC
Moore Magnet Elementary School 4 3.1 miles Winston Salem, NC
Main Street Academy 1 3.2 miles Winston-Salem, NC
Mineral Springs Elementary School 3 3.4 miles Winston Salem, NC
Hanes Middle School 9 3.4 miles Winston Salem, NC