Elwood/John Glenn High School vs Northport Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elwood/John Glenn High School
Elwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
677 students
Northport Senior High School
Northport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,476 students
| Measure | Elwood/John Glenn High School Elwood, New York | Northport Senior High School Northport, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #99 of 1,079 | #36 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #116 of 16,910 | #41 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 677 | 1,476 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 1,476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 98% |
| city | Elwood | Northport |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northport Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.7 vs 92.6).
- •Northport Senior High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 97.5%).
- •Northport Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 97.5%).
- •Northport Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 25.4%).
- •Northport Senior High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.3).
- •Northport Senior High School is the larger school with 1,476 students compared with 677.
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 Elwood/John Glenn High School better than Northport Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northport Senior High School ranks higher (95.7 vs 92.6 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 Elwood/John Glenn High School and Northport Senior High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Elwood and Northport in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elwood/John Glenn High School: 677. Northport Senior High School: 1,476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elwood/John Glenn High School and Northport Senior High School rank in New York?
Elwood/John Glenn High School is 99th of 1,079 and Northport Senior High School is 36th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).