John Jay Middle School vs Oliver W Winch Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 225 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Jay Middle School
Cross River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
630 students
Oliver W Winch Middle School
South Glens Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | John Jay Middle School Cross River, New York | Oliver W Winch Middle School South Glens Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 785 | #311 of 785 |
| National rank | #88 of 15,369 | #5867 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 630 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 54% |
| city | Cross River | South Glens Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Jay Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.8 vs 58.2).
- •John Jay Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •John Jay Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 38%).
- •John Jay Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 38.7%).
- •John Jay Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.9).
- •Oliver W Winch Middle School is the larger school with 631 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 Middle School better than Oliver W Winch Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Jay Middle School ranks higher (93.8 vs 58.2 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 Middle School and Oliver W Winch Middle School?
About 225 km in a straight line, between Cross River and South Glens Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Jay Middle School: 630. Oliver W Winch Middle School: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Jay Middle School and Oliver W Winch Middle School rank in New York?
John Jay Middle School is 16th of 785 and Oliver W Winch Middle School is 311th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).