Blue Mountain Middle School vs Peekskill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Mountain Middle School
Cortlandt Manor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students
Peekskill High School
Peekskill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,178 students
| Measure | Blue Mountain Middle School Cortlandt Manor, New York | Peekskill High School Peekskill, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #204 of 785 | #406 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3209 of 15,369 | #1495 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 534 | 1,178 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 1,178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 85% |
| city | Cortlandt Manor | Peekskill |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peekskill High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 70.6).
- •Peekskill High School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 59%).
- •Peekskill High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 48%).
- •Blue Mountain Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 49.4%).
- •Blue Mountain Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.1).
- •Peekskill High School is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 534.
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 Blue Mountain Middle School better than Peekskill High School?
On the Success Index (US), Peekskill High School ranks higher (78.6 vs 70.6 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 Blue Mountain Middle School and Peekskill High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Cortlandt Manor and Peekskill in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Mountain Middle School: 534. Peekskill High School: 1,178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Mountain Middle School and Peekskill High School rank in New York?
Blue Mountain Middle School is 204th of 785 and Peekskill High School is 406th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).