Gouverneur High School vs John Jay School for Law
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 426 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gouverneur High School
Gouverneur · Public high · Grades 9–12
450 students
John Jay School for Law
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
450 students
| Measure | Gouverneur High School Gouverneur, New York | John Jay School for Law Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #396 of 1,079 | #619 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1379 of 16,910 | #2926 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 450 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 92% |
| city | Gouverneur | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gouverneur High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 71.5).
- •Gouverneur High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •John Jay School for Law does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •Gouverneur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 85.3%).
- •Gouverneur High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
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 Gouverneur High School better than John Jay School for Law?
On the Success Index (US), Gouverneur High School ranks higher (79.3 vs 71.5 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 Gouverneur High School and John Jay School for Law?
About 426 km in a straight line, between Gouverneur and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gouverneur High School: 450. John Jay School for Law: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gouverneur High School and John Jay School for Law rank in New York?
Gouverneur High School is 396th of 1,079 and John Jay School for Law is 619th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).