Barack Obama School for Social Justice vs Gorton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama School for Social Justice
Yonkers · Public high · Grades 7–12
701 students
Gorton High School
Yonkers · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,068 students
| Measure | Barack Obama School for Social Justice Yonkers, New York | Gorton High School Yonkers, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1068 of 1,079 | #713 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #13856 of 16,910 | #3451 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 701 | 1,068 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 1,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 83% |
| city | Yonkers | Yonkers |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gorton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 27.5).
- •Gorton High School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 30%).
- •Gorton High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 36%).
- •Gorton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 87%).
- •Gorton High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •Gorton High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 701.
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 Barack Obama School for Social Justice better than Gorton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gorton High School ranks higher (69.4 vs 27.5 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 Barack Obama School for Social Justice and Gorton High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Yonkers and Yonkers in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama School for Social Justice: 701. Gorton High School: 1,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama School for Social Justice and Gorton High School rank in New York?
Barack Obama School for Social Justice is 1068th of 1,079 and Gorton High School is 713th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).