Great Hollow Middle School vs Senator James H Donovan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 305 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Hollow Middle School
Nesconset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
750 students
Senator James H Donovan Middle School
Utica · Public middle · Grades 7–8
749 students
| Measure | Great Hollow Middle School Nesconset, New York | Senator James H Donovan Middle School Utica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 785 | #629 of 785 |
| National rank | #849 of 15,369 | #11950 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 750 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 31% |
| city | Nesconset | Utica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Hollow Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 29.9).
- •Great Hollow Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 31%).
- •Great Hollow Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 29%).
- •Great Hollow Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 83.4%).
- •Great Hollow Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.1).
- •Great Hollow Middle School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 749.
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 Great Hollow Middle School better than Senator James H Donovan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Hollow Middle School ranks higher (84.3 vs 29.9 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 Great Hollow Middle School and Senator James H Donovan Middle School?
About 305 km in a straight line, between Nesconset and Utica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Hollow Middle School: 750. Senator James H Donovan Middle School: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Hollow Middle School and Senator James H Donovan Middle School rank in New York?
Great Hollow Middle School is 91st of 785 and Senator James H Donovan Middle School is 629th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).