John Jay High School vs North Salem Middle School/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 9.2 km 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
North Salem Middle School/High School
North Salem · Public high · Grades 6–12
492 students
| Measure | John Jay High School Cross River, New York | North Salem Middle School/High School North Salem, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #32 of 1,079 | #269 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #37 of 16,910 | #610 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 912 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 912 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 71% |
| city | Cross River | North Salem |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Jay High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.8 vs 85.4).
- •John Jay High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 71%).
- •John Jay High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 73%).
- •John Jay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 22.8%).
- •North Salem Middle School/High School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 11.3).
- •John Jay High School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 492.
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 North Salem Middle School/High School?
On the Success Index (US), John Jay High School ranks higher (95.8 vs 85.4 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 North Salem Middle School/High School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Cross River and North Salem in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Jay High School: 912. North Salem Middle School/High School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Jay High School and North Salem Middle School/High School rank in New York?
John Jay High School is 32nd of 1,079 and North Salem Middle School/High School is 269th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).