Big Cross Street School vs Jackson Heights School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Cross Street School
Glens Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
211 students
Jackson Heights School
Glens Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
260 students
| Measure | Big Cross Street School Glens Falls, New York | Jackson Heights School Glens Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1562 of 2,536 | #1164 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #28296 of 50,301 | #20894 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 211 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Glens Falls | Glens Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 45.4).
- •Jackson Heights School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Jackson Heights School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 60.2%).
- •Jackson Heights School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.6).
- •Jackson Heights School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 211.
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 Big Cross Street School better than Jackson Heights School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Heights School ranks higher (56.1 vs 45.4 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 Big Cross Street School and Jackson Heights School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Glens Falls and Glens Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Cross Street School: 211. Jackson Heights School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Cross Street School and Jackson Heights School rank in New York?
Big Cross Street School is 1562nd of 2,536 and Jackson Heights School is 1164th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).