John Jay High School vs Tappan Zee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 38 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
Tappan Zee High School
Orangeburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
911 students
| Measure | John Jay High School Cross River, New York | Tappan Zee High School Orangeburg, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #32 of 1,079 | #68 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #37 of 16,910 | #75 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 912 | 911 |
| Enrollment | 912 | 911 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 97% |
| city | Cross River | Orangeburg |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Jay High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.8 vs 94.1).
- •John Jay High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 97%).
- •Tappan Zee High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 97%).
- •John Jay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 23.1%).
- •Tappan Zee High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.3).
- •John Jay High School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 911.
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 Tappan Zee High School?
On the Success Index (US), John Jay High School ranks higher (95.8 vs 94.1 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 John Jay High School and Tappan Zee High School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Cross River and Orangeburg in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Jay High School: 912. Tappan Zee High School: 911. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Jay High School and Tappan Zee High School rank in New York?
John Jay High School is 32nd of 1,079 and Tappan Zee High School is 68th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).