John Jay High School vs John Jay Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 314 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Jay High School
Cross River · Public high · Grades 9–12
912 students
John Jay Middle School
Cross River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
630 students
| Measure | John Jay High School Cross River, New York | John Jay Middle School Cross River, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #32 of 1,079 | #16 of 785 |
| National rank | #37 of 16,910 | #88 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 912 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 912 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 77% |
| city | Cross River | Cross River |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Jay High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.8 vs 93.8).
- •John Jay High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 77%).
- •John Jay High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 75%).
- •John Jay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 8.7%).
- •John Jay Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.3).
- •John Jay High School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 630.
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 John Jay High School better than John Jay Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Jay High School ranks higher (95.8 vs 93.8 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 John Jay High School and John Jay Middle School?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Cross River and Cross River in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Jay High School: 912. John Jay Middle School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Jay High School and John Jay Middle School rank in New York?
John Jay High School is 32nd of 1,079 and John Jay Middle School is 16th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).