A Y Jackson Secondary School vs Highland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 917 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A Y Jackson Secondary School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,400 students
Highland Middle School
North York · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
345 students
| Measure | A Y Jackson Secondary School Toronto, Ontario | Highland Middle School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #114 of 766 | #569 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #114 of 766 | #569 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 6-8 |
| Students | 1,400 | 345 |
| Enrolment | 1,400 | 345 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 87.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 86% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 92% | – |
| Low-income households | 13% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 53% | 60% |
| Special education | 9% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 21% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Toronto | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ayjackson.ca | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/highland/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (75.7 vs 74.9).
- •A Y Jackson Secondary School is the larger school with 1,400 students compared with 345.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A Y Jackson Secondary School better than Highland Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are A Y Jackson Secondary School and Highland Middle School?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Toronto and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
A Y Jackson Secondary School: 1,400. Highland Middle School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do A Y Jackson Secondary School and Highland Middle School rank in Ontario?
A Y Jackson Secondary School is 114th of 766 and Highland Middle School is 569th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).