Academy I vs Whitney M. Young Jr. School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 648 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy I
Jersey City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students
Whitney M. Young Jr. School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
623 students
| Measure | Academy I Jersey City, New Jersey | Whitney M. Young Jr. School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 440 | #1390 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1372 of 15,369 | #42207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 415 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 9% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy I scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 24.2).
- •Academy I does better on math proficiency (82% vs 9%).
- •Academy I does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 29%).
- •Academy I does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 86.7%).
- •Whitney M. Young Jr. School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.8).
- •Whitney M. Young Jr. School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 415.
The Success Index (US) 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 Academy I better than Whitney M. Young Jr. School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy I ranks higher (80.7 vs 24.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy I and Whitney M. Young Jr. School?
About 648 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy I: 415. Whitney M. Young Jr. School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy I and Whitney M. Young Jr. School rank in New Jersey?
Academy I is 160th of 440 and Whitney M. Young Jr. School is 1390th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).