Gayhead School vs Van Wyck Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gayhead School
Hopewell Junction · Public elementary · Grades K–6
831 students
Van Wyck Junior High School
Wappingers Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
878 students
| Measure | Gayhead School Hopewell Junction, New York | Van Wyck Junior High School Wappingers Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #924 of 2,536 | #291 of 785 |
| National rank | #15717 of 50,301 | #5509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 831 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| city | Hopewell Junction | Wappingers Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gayhead School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 59.9).
- •Gayhead School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Gayhead School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Gayhead School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 26%).
- •Van Wyck Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.9).
- •Van Wyck Junior High School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 831.
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 Gayhead School better than Van Wyck Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gayhead School ranks higher (63.6 vs 59.9 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 Gayhead School and Van Wyck Junior High School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Hopewell Junction and Wappingers Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gayhead School: 831. Van Wyck Junior High School: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gayhead School and Van Wyck Junior High School rank in New York?
Gayhead School is 924th of 2,536 and Van Wyck Junior High School is 291st of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).