Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School vs School 4-George Mather Forbes
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 927 m 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 4-George Mather Forbes
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
265 students
| Measure | Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School Rochester, New York | School 4-George Mather Forbes Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #776 of 1,079 | #1966 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3936 of 16,910 | #36830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 868 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 31% |
| 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 32.7).
- •Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 31%).
- •Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 35%).
- •School 4-George Mather Forbes does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 88.2%).
- •School 4-George Mather Forbes does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.0).
- •Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School is the larger school with 868 students compared with 265.
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 4-George Mather Forbes?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School ranks higher (67.5 vs 32.7 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 4-George Mather Forbes?
About 927 m in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School: 868. School 4-George Mather Forbes: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School and School 4-George Mather Forbes rank in New York?
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School is 776th of 1,079 and School 4-George Mather Forbes is 1966th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).