Elmont Memorial High School vs Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmont Memorial High School
Elmont · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,492 students
Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair
Cambria Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
427 students
| Measure | Elmont Memorial High School Elmont, New York | Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair Cambria Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 1,079 | #2033 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2857 of 16,910 | #38230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,492 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 1,492 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 20% |
| city | Elmont | Cambria Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmont Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 30.5).
- •Elmont Memorial High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 20%).
- •Elmont Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 31%).
- •Elmont Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 73.8%).
- •Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.2).
- •Elmont Memorial High School is the larger school with 1,492 students compared with 427.
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 Elmont Memorial High School better than Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair?
On the Success Index (US), Elmont Memorial High School ranks higher (71.8 vs 30.5 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 Elmont Memorial High School and Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Elmont and Cambria Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmont Memorial High School: 1,492. Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmont Memorial High School and Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair rank in New York?
Elmont Memorial High School is 602nd of 1,079 and Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair is 2033rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).