John F. Kennedy Middle School, Suffolk, VA

Score breakdown

Compared against all 337 Virginia public middle schools. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.

3.2 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 61.0% across all subjects — 24th percentile statewide.

3.9 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 32th percentile.

2.0 · Attendance

Chronic absenteeism of 24.4% — better attendance than 11% of peers statewide.

Test scores by subject

Percent of students passing Virginia SOL tests, 2024–2025.

This school Virginia average

Algebra I

95%state 85%

Civics & Econ

48%state 72%

Grade 8 Science

45%state 68%

Grade 6 Mathematics

55%state 65%

Grade 7 Mathematics

55%state 62%

Grade 8 Mathematics

78%state 63%

Grade 6 English Reading

56%state 73%

Grade 7 English Reading

64%state 73%

Grade 8 English Reading

68%state 74%

Source: Virginia Department of Education, School Quality Profiles — SOL pass rates, 2024–2025.

John F. Kennedy Middle School & its school zone

John F. Kennedy Middle School serves Suffolk, VA 23434 students as a public middle school in Suffolk Public Schools. Buyers searching homes for sale near John F. Kennedy Middle School are shopping this Suffolk school zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Suffolk middle school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 3.2/10 — below the state average among Virginia's 337 public middle schools, based on Virginia Department of Education data for 2024–25.

The school's overall SOL pass rate is 61.0%, with standout results in Grade 8 Mathematics (78% vs a 63% state average) and Algebra I (95% vs a 85% state average). Virginia's accreditation measures — which credit schools for student growth, not just pass rates — come in at 75% for English and 78% for Math. Chronic absenteeism is 24.4%, compared with the 15.2% state median for middle schools.

For house hunters comparing Suffolk school zones, the listings on this page show active REIN MLS homes near John F. Kennedy Middle School. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Suffolk Public Schools before making a housing decision based on school zone.

How the VaHome School Score works

Test scores (50%): the school's SOL pass rate across all subjects, ranked against every Virginia public school of the same level.
Attendance (20%): chronic absenteeism, ranked statewide (lower is better).
Academic progress (30%): Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which gives schools credit for students showing growth.
The weighted statewide percentile maps to a score from 1.0 to 10.0: score = 1 + 9 × percentile. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.
Every input is public data from the Virginia Department of Education, refreshed each school year. No opinions, no black box — you can check our math.

Data: Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles (2024–2025) · NCES. VaHome is not affiliated with VDOE, NCES, or GreatSchools.

At a glance

School district: Suffolk City Public Schools
Grades served: 6-8
School type: Public middle school
Principal: Chanel S. Woods
Established: 1965 · this campus 2026
Mascot & colors: Wolverine · Black, Gold
Enrollment: 498 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 9:1
Classroom teachers: 54.87 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510371001621

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

63%

Mathematics

66%

Science

53%

History & Social Sci.

48%

Attendance

2024-2025

24.7% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About John F. Kennedy Middle School

John F. Kennedy Middle School was originally constructed in 1965 as John F. Kennedy High School, whose first class graduated in 1966. In 1990 the building transitioned to its current role as a middle school serving grades 6 through 8 within Suffolk City Public Schools. It is the only school in the Suffolk division named for a U.S. president.

The school sits at 2325 East Washington Street in Suffolk, Virginia, an area the National Center for Education Statistics classifies as a town on the fringe of an urban area. As of the 2024-2025 school year it enrolled 498 students. A site replacement project to build a new campus for the school was underway with completion expected in 2026.

Contact

Phone: (757) 934-6212

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - John F. Kennedy Middle — NCES ID, address, phone, district, grades, enrollment, teachers FTE, student/teacher ratio, locale, charter status, racial/ethnic enrollment2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - John F. Kennedy Middle — Accreditation status, SOL pass rates, demographics, economically disadvantaged/EL/SWD percentages, chronic absenteeism2024-2025 (accreditation 2025-2026) link ↗
John F. Kennedy Middle School official website (Our School) — History/founding, mascot, school colors, mission statement, phone, grades, campus replacement project2026 link ↗
Suffolk Public Schools - John F. Kennedy Middle home page — Official website URL, principal2026 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (NCES CCD and Virginia School Quality Profiles); accreditation 2025-2026 unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

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