Earl L Vandermeulen High School vs Port Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 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
Port Jefferson Elementary School
Port Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
| Measure | Earl L Vandermeulen High School Port Jefferson, New York | Port Jefferson Elementary School Port Jefferson, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #10 of 1,079 | #308 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14 of 16,910 | #3916 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 313 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 72% |
| city | Port Jefferson | Port Jefferson |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.9 vs 82.0).
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 72%).
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 57%).
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 18.1%).
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.0).
- •Port Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 370 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 Port Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Earl L Vandermeulen High School ranks higher (96.9 vs 82.0 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 Port Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Port Jefferson and Port Jefferson in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School: 313. Port Jefferson Elementary School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earl L Vandermeulen High School and Port Jefferson Elementary School rank in New York?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School is 10th of 1,079 and Port Jefferson Elementary School is 308th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).