Jotham W. Wakeman School vs William L Dickinson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 697 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jotham W. Wakeman School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
William L Dickinson High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,786 students
| Measure | Jotham W. Wakeman School Jersey City, New Jersey | William L Dickinson High School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #531 of 1,479 | #317 of 357 |
| National rank | #6371 of 50,301 | #14720 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 617 | 1,786 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 1,786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 10% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 23.3).
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 10%).
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 34%).
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 76.6%).
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.7).
- •William L Dickinson High School is the larger school with 1,786 students compared with 617.
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 Jotham W. Wakeman School better than William L Dickinson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jotham W. Wakeman School ranks higher (77.6 vs 23.3 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 Jotham W. Wakeman School and William L Dickinson High School?
About 697 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jotham W. Wakeman School: 617. William L Dickinson High School: 1,786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jotham W. Wakeman School and William L Dickinson High School rank in New Jersey?
Jotham W. Wakeman School is 531st of 1,479 and William L Dickinson High School is 317th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).