Earl L Vandermeulen High School vs Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.4 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
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
Setauket · Public middle · Grades 7–9
651 students
| Measure | Earl L Vandermeulen High School Port Jefferson, New York | Paul J Gelinas Junior High School Setauket, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #10 of 1,079 | #12 of 785 |
| National rank | #14 of 16,910 | #52 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 313 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 12.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 90% |
| city | Port Jefferson | Setauket |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.9 vs 95.0).
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 90%).
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 77%).
- •Paul J Gelinas Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 15%).
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.5).
- •Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is the larger school with 651 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 Paul J Gelinas Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Earl L Vandermeulen High School ranks higher (96.9 vs 95.0 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 Paul J Gelinas Junior High School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Port Jefferson and Setauket in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School: 313. Paul J Gelinas Junior High School: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earl L Vandermeulen High School and Paul J Gelinas Junior High School rank in New York?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School is 10th of 1,079 and Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is 12th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).