General Brown Junior-Senior High School vs Watertown Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Brown Junior-Senior High School
Dexter · Public high · Grades 7–12
675 students
Watertown Senior High School
Watertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,181 students
| Measure | General Brown Junior-Senior High School Dexter, New York | Watertown Senior High School Watertown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #779 of 1,079 | #480 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3987 of 16,910 | #2170 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 675 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 85% |
| city | Dexter | Watertown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watertown Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 67.3).
- •Watertown Senior High School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 65%).
- •Watertown Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 63%).
- •General Brown Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 62%).
- •Watertown Senior High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Watertown Senior High School is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 675.
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 General Brown Junior-Senior High School better than Watertown Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Watertown Senior High School ranks higher (74.9 vs 67.3 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 General Brown Junior-Senior High School and Watertown Senior High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Dexter and Watertown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
General Brown Junior-Senior High School: 675. Watertown Senior High School: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do General Brown Junior-Senior High School and Watertown Senior High School rank in New York?
General Brown Junior-Senior High School is 779th of 1,079 and Watertown Senior High School is 480th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).