Earl L Vandermeulen High School vs Ward Melville Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 2.7 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
Ward Melville Senior High School
East Setauket · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,442 students
| Measure | Earl L Vandermeulen High School Port Jefferson, New York | Ward Melville Senior High School East Setauket, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #10 of 1,079 | #27 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #14 of 16,910 | #32 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 313 | 1,442 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 1,442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 98% |
| city | Port Jefferson | East Setauket |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (96.9 vs 96.1).
- •Ward Melville Senior High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 97.5%).
- •Ward Melville Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 97.5%).
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 15.7%).
- •Earl L Vandermeulen High School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.5).
- •Ward Melville Senior High School is the larger school with 1,442 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 Ward Melville Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Earl L Vandermeulen High School and Ward Melville Senior High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Port Jefferson and East Setauket in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School: 313. Ward Melville Senior High School: 1,442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earl L Vandermeulen High School and Ward Melville Senior High School rank in New York?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School is 10th of 1,079 and Ward Melville Senior High School is 27th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).