Garden City High School vs Jackson Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City High School
Garden City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,096 students
Jackson Avenue School
Mineola · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
436 students
| Measure | Garden City High School Garden City, New York | Jackson Avenue School Mineola, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #13 of 1,079 | #485 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #17 of 16,910 | #7131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 1,096 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 1,096 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.1% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 60% |
| city | Garden City | Mineola |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.6 vs 76.3).
- •Garden City High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 60%).
- •Garden City High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 63%).
- •Garden City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.1% vs 30%).
- •Garden City High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.8).
- •Garden City High School is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 436.
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 Garden City High School better than Jackson Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City High School ranks higher (96.6 vs 76.3 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 Garden City High School and Jackson Avenue School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Mineola in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City High School: 1,096. Jackson Avenue School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City High School and Jackson Avenue School rank in New York?
Garden City High School is 13th of 1,079 and Jackson Avenue School is 485th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).