John Jay Senior High School vs Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Jay Senior High School
Hopewell Junction · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,768 students
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
Wappingers Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,557 students
| Measure | John Jay Senior High School Hopewell Junction, New York | Roy C Ketcham Senior High School Wappingers Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,079 | #297 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #225 of 16,910 | #742 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,768 | 1,557 |
| Enrollment | 1,768 | 1,557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 92% |
| city | Hopewell Junction | Wappingers Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Jay Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 84.1).
- •John Jay Senior High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 92%).
- •John Jay Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 94%).
- •John Jay Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 39.4%).
- •Roy C Ketcham Senior High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.7).
- •John Jay Senior High School is the larger school with 1,768 students compared with 1,557.
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 Senior High School better than Roy C Ketcham Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), John Jay Senior High School ranks higher (90.3 vs 84.1 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 Senior High School and Roy C Ketcham Senior High School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Hopewell Junction and Wappingers Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Jay Senior High School: 1,768. Roy C Ketcham Senior High School: 1,557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Jay Senior High School and Roy C Ketcham Senior High School rank in New York?
John Jay Senior High School is 158th of 1,079 and Roy C Ketcham Senior High School is 297th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).