Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School vs Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
776 students
Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School
Jamesville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
693 students
| Measure | Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School Syracuse, New York | Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School Jamesville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2257 of 2,536 | #67 of 785 |
| National rank | #41930 of 50,301 | #600 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 776 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 77% |
| city | Syracuse | Jamesville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 24.6).
- •Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 18%).
- •Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 25%).
- •Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 75.4%).
- •Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.9).
- •Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 693.
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 Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School better than Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School ranks higher (86.4 vs 24.6 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 Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School and Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Syracuse and Jamesville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School: 776. Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School and Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School rank in New York?
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School is 2257th of 2,536 and Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School is 67th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).