Jericho Middle School vs Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jericho Middle School
Jericho · Public middle · Grades 6–8
825 students
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson
South Ozone Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students
| Measure | Jericho Middle School Jericho, New York | Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson South Ozone Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 785 | #660 of 785 |
| National rank | #51 of 15,369 | #12471 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 825 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 825 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 26% |
| city | Jericho | South Ozone Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jericho Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.0 vs 27.1).
- •Jericho Middle School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 26%).
- •Jericho Middle School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 33%).
- •Jericho Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 91.5%).
- •Jericho Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.7).
- •Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson is the larger school with 826 students compared with 825.
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 Jericho Middle School better than Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson?
On the Success Index (US), Jericho Middle School ranks higher (95.0 vs 27.1 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 Jericho Middle School and Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Jericho and South Ozone Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jericho Middle School: 825. Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jericho Middle School and Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson rank in New York?
Jericho Middle School is 11th of 785 and Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson is 660th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).