Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School vs School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
868 students
School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
471 students
| Measure | Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School Rochester, New York | School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #776 of 1,079 | #2315 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3936 of 16,910 | #43040 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 868 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 17% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 22.9).
- •Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 17%).
- •School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 88.2%).
- •Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.0).
- •Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School is the larger school with 868 students compared with 471.
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 Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School better than School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School ranks higher (67.5 vs 22.9 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 Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School and School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School: 868. School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School and School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne rank in New York?
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School is 776th of 1,079 and School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne is 2315th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).