Canandaigua Academy vs Red Jacket Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canandaigua Academy
Canandaigua · Public high · Grades 9–12
998 students
Red Jacket Middle School
Shortsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
160 students
| Measure | Canandaigua Academy Canandaigua, New York | Red Jacket Middle School Shortsville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 1,079 | #427 of 785 |
| National rank | #248 of 16,910 | #8126 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 998 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 998 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 42% |
| city | Canandaigua | Shortsville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canandaigua Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 47.8).
- •Canandaigua Academy does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 42%).
- •Canandaigua Academy does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 37%).
- •Canandaigua Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 52.5%).
- •Red Jacket Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 10.3).
- •Canandaigua Academy is the larger school with 998 students compared with 160.
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 Canandaigua Academy better than Red Jacket Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canandaigua Academy ranks higher (89.8 vs 47.8 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 Canandaigua Academy and Red Jacket Middle School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Canandaigua and Shortsville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canandaigua Academy: 998. Red Jacket Middle School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canandaigua Academy and Red Jacket Middle School rank in New York?
Canandaigua Academy is 172nd of 1,079 and Red Jacket Middle School is 427th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).