Earl L Vandermeulen High School vs Norwood Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earl L Vandermeulen High School
Port Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–12
313 students
Norwood Avenue School
Port Jefferson Sta · Public elementary · Grades K–3
316 students
| Measure | Earl L Vandermeulen High School Port Jefferson, New York | Norwood Avenue School Port Jefferson Sta, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #10 of 1,079 | #733 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14 of 16,910 | #12085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 313 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 34.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | – |
| city | Port Jefferson | Port Jefferson Sta |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.9 vs 68.9).
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 34.5%).
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.4).
- •Norwood Avenue School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 313.
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 Earl L Vandermeulen High School better than Norwood Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Earl L Vandermeulen High School ranks higher (96.9 vs 68.9 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 Earl L Vandermeulen High School and Norwood Avenue School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Port Jefferson and Port Jefferson Sta in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School: 313. Norwood Avenue School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earl L Vandermeulen High School and Norwood Avenue School rank in New York?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School is 10th of 1,079 and Norwood Avenue School is 733rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).