John Jay Senior High School vs Van Wyck Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 7.4 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
Van Wyck Junior High School
Wappingers Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
878 students
| Measure | John Jay Senior High School Hopewell Junction, New York | Van Wyck Junior High School Wappingers Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,079 | #291 of 785 |
| National rank | #225 of 16,910 | #5509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,768 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 1,768 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 44% |
| 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 59.9).
- •John Jay Senior High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 44%).
- •John Jay Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 41%).
- •John Jay Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 26%).
- •Van Wyck Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.7).
- •John Jay Senior High School is the larger school with 1,768 students compared with 878.
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 Van Wyck Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), John Jay Senior High School ranks higher (90.3 vs 59.9 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 Van Wyck Junior High School?
About 7.4 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. Van Wyck Junior High School: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Jay Senior High School and Van Wyck Junior High School rank in New York?
John Jay Senior High School is 158th of 1,079 and Van Wyck Junior High School is 291st of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).