Bedford Hills Elementary School vs John Jay Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Hills Elementary School
Bedford Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
309 students
John Jay Middle School
Cross River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
630 students
| Measure | Bedford Hills Elementary School Bedford Hills, New York | John Jay Middle School Cross River, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #629 of 2,536 | #16 of 785 |
| National rank | #9976 of 50,301 | #88 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 309 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Bedford Hills | Cross River |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Jay Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.8 vs 71.9).
- •John Jay Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •John Jay Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •John Jay Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 24.6%).
- •John Jay Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.0).
- •John Jay Middle School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 309.
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 Bedford Hills Elementary School better than John Jay Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Jay Middle School ranks higher (93.8 vs 71.9 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 Bedford Hills Elementary School and John Jay Middle School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Bedford Hills and Cross River in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Hills Elementary School: 309. John Jay Middle School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Hills Elementary School and John Jay Middle School rank in New York?
Bedford Hills Elementary School is 629th of 2,536 and John Jay Middle School is 16th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).