How many schools are named after presidents?

It also gives us an opportunity to consider the legacy of presidents, who we remember and honor, and for what. There are approximately 130,000 K-12 schools in the United States, and at least 642 are named for one of our 44 presidents.

How many high schools are named after JFK?

A search for “J F Kennedy” turns up 103 schools. A search for “Kennedy” alone turns up 197, with some named for the president’s assassinated brother, Robert Kennedy. You can search for the names of public schools — and other data — here.

How many schools are named after James Madison?

But considering that even (the impeached) Andrew Johnson has two schools named after him, it’s probably only a matter of time….Abraham Lincoln schools his peers: American presidents ranked by school names.

Is there a high school named after every president?

There are currently five high schools in California named for Lincoln. They are in Stockton, San Jose, San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles.

Is there a school named after MLK?

At Martin Luther King Middle School in Berkeley, Calif., students, parents and staff chose the name after King died. “It seemed very appropriate for this school with a population that included students from so many different cultural backgrounds,” a pamphlet says.

Is there a school named after Eleanor Roosevelt?

It was the first high school named for former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. It serves all of the City of Greenbelt and a section of the Seabrook census-designated place….Eleanor Roosevelt High School (Maryland)

Which president has the most things named after him?

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (UPI) — A survey of the Census Bureau’s geographic database found George Washington has the most places named after him in the United States, officials said.

Are there any schools named after Obama?

Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, Dallas, Texas. Barack H. Obama Magnet University School, New Haven, Connecticut.

How many schools in the US are named after Martin Luther King Jr?

Local officials across America have named at least 110 public schools after King, according to the National Center for Research Statistics. Georgia, Massachusetts and Tennessee are among the states with schools named after him.