Grand Island Senior High School vs Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Island Senior High School
Grand Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
868 students
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
868 students
| Measure | Grand Island Senior High School Grand Island, New York | Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,079 | #776 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #167 of 16,910 | #3936 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 868 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 72% |
| city | Grand Island | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Island Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.4 vs 67.5).
- •Grand Island Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 72%).
- •Grand Island Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 77%).
- •Grand Island Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 88.2%).
- •Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.0).
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 Grand Island Senior High School better than Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Island Senior High School ranks higher (91.4 vs 67.5 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 Grand Island Senior High School and Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Grand Island and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Island Senior High School: 868. Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Island Senior High School and Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School rank in New York?
Grand Island Senior High School is 134th of 1,079 and Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School is 776th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).