Benjamin Turner Academy vs Graham School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Turner Academy
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
340 students
Graham School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
406 students
| Measure | Benjamin Turner Academy Mount Vernon, New York | Graham School Mount Vernon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2076 of 2,536 | #1963 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39103 of 50,301 | #36734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 340 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 24% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Graham School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 29.1).
- •Graham School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Graham School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Graham School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 62.6%).
- •Benjamin Turner Academy does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.7).
- •Graham School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 340.
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 Benjamin Turner Academy better than Graham School?
On the Success Index (US), Graham School ranks higher (32.8 vs 29.1 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 Benjamin Turner Academy and Graham School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Turner Academy: 340. Graham School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Turner Academy and Graham School rank in New York?
Benjamin Turner Academy is 2076th of 2,536 and Graham School is 1963rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).