East Meadow High School vs McVey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Meadow High School
East Meadow · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,549 students
McVey Elementary School
East Meadow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
838 students
| Measure | East Meadow High School East Meadow, New York | McVey Elementary School East Meadow, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #136 of 1,079 | #43 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #172 of 16,910 | #303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,549 | 838 |
| Enrollment | 1,549 | 838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 95% |
| city | East Meadow | East Meadow |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McVey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 91.3).
- •East Meadow High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 95%).
- •East Meadow High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 85%).
- •East Meadow High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 30.5%).
- •McVey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.8).
- •East Meadow High School is the larger school with 1,549 students compared with 838.
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 East Meadow High School better than McVey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McVey Elementary School ranks higher (92.9 vs 91.3 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 East Meadow High School and McVey Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between East Meadow and East Meadow in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Meadow High School: 1,549. McVey Elementary School: 838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Meadow High School and McVey Elementary School rank in New York?
East Meadow High School is 136th of 1,079 and McVey Elementary School is 43rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).