Eleanor Roosevelt High School vs Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students
Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School
Staten Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
540 students
| Measure | Eleanor Roosevelt High School New York, New York | Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #447 of 1,079 | #455 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1849 of 16,910 | #1982 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 538 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 87% |
| city | New York | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.5 vs 75.8).
- •Eleanor Roosevelt High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •Eleanor Roosevelt High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 55.9%).
- •Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.3).
- •Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 538.
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 Eleanor Roosevelt High School better than Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning 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 Eleanor Roosevelt High School and Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between New York and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School: 538. Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eleanor Roosevelt High School and Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School rank in New York?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School is 447th of 1,079 and Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School is 455th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).