Gayhead School vs John Jay Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gayhead School
Hopewell Junction · Public elementary · Grades K–6
831 students
John Jay Senior High School
Hopewell Junction · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,768 students
| Measure | Gayhead School Hopewell Junction, New York | John Jay Senior High School Hopewell Junction, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #924 of 2,536 | #158 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #15717 of 50,301 | #225 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 831 | 1,768 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 1,768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 98% |
| city | Hopewell Junction | Hopewell Junction |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Jay Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 63.6).
- •John Jay Senior High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 49%).
- •John Jay Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 52%).
- •Gayhead School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 23.2%).
- •John Jay Senior High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.9).
- •John Jay Senior High School is the larger school with 1,768 students compared with 831.
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 Gayhead School better than John Jay Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), John Jay Senior High School ranks higher (90.3 vs 63.6 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 Gayhead School and John Jay Senior High School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Hopewell Junction and Hopewell Junction in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gayhead School: 831. John Jay Senior High School: 1,768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gayhead School and John Jay Senior High School rank in New York?
Gayhead School is 924th of 2,536 and John Jay Senior High School is 158th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).