Canandaigua Middle School vs Red Jacket Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canandaigua Middle School
Canandaigua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students
Red Jacket Middle School
Shortsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
160 students
| Measure | Canandaigua Middle School Canandaigua, New York | Red Jacket Middle School Shortsville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 785 | #427 of 785 |
| National rank | #2244 of 15,369 | #8126 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 687 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| city | Canandaigua | Shortsville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canandaigua Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 47.8).
- •Canandaigua Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Canandaigua Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Canandaigua Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 52.5%).
- •Red Jacket Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 8.4).
- •Canandaigua Middle School is the larger school with 687 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 Middle School better than Red Jacket Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canandaigua Middle School ranks higher (75.6 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 Middle School and Red Jacket Middle School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Canandaigua and Shortsville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canandaigua Middle School: 687. Red Jacket Middle School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canandaigua Middle School and Red Jacket Middle School rank in New York?
Canandaigua Middle School is 160th of 785 and Red Jacket Middle School is 427th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).