Cynthia Jenkins School vs George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 880 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cynthia Jenkins School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
Springfield Gardens · Public high · Grades 9–12
421 students
| Measure | Cynthia Jenkins School Jamaica, New York | George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2016 of 2,536 | #751 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #37781 of 50,301 | #3754 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 297 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 77% |
| city | Jamaica | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 31.1).
- •George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences does better on math proficiency (77% vs 29%).
- •George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 27%).
- •George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 80.1%).
- •Cynthia Jenkins School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.6).
- •George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences is the larger school with 421 students compared with 297.
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 Cynthia Jenkins School better than George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences ranks higher (68.2 vs 31.1 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 Cynthia Jenkins School and George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cynthia Jenkins School: 297. George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cynthia Jenkins School and George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences rank in New York?
Cynthia Jenkins School is 2016th of 2,536 and George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences is 751st of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).