George Washington Middle School vs Jamestown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Middle School
Jamestown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
455 students
Jamestown High School
Jamestown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,292 students
| Measure | George Washington Middle School Jamestown, New York | Jamestown High School Jamestown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #650 of 785 | #518 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #12264 of 15,369 | #2359 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 455 | 1,292 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 1,292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 89% |
| city | Jamestown | Jamestown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jamestown High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 28.2).
- •Jamestown High School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 24%).
- •Jamestown High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 27%).
- •Jamestown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 87.7%).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.3).
- •Jamestown High School is the larger school with 1,292 students compared with 455.
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 George Washington Middle School better than Jamestown High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jamestown High School ranks higher (73.9 vs 28.2 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 George Washington Middle School and Jamestown High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Jamestown and Jamestown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Middle School: 455. Jamestown High School: 1,292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Middle School and Jamestown High School rank in New York?
George Washington Middle School is 650th of 785 and Jamestown High School is 518th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).