Glen Cove High School vs Mount Vernon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Cove High School
Glen Cove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,060 students
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,062 students
| Measure | Glen Cove High School Glen Cove, New York | Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #413 of 1,079 | #622 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1580 of 16,910 | #2948 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,060 | 1,062 |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | 1,062 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 77% |
| city | Glen Cove | Mount Vernon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Cove High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 71.4).
- •Glen Cove High School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Glen Cove High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 86%).
- •Glen Cove High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 66.4%).
- •Glen Cove High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.6).
- •Mount Vernon High School is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 1,060.
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 Glen Cove High School better than Mount Vernon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Cove High School ranks higher (78.0 vs 71.4 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 Glen Cove High School and Mount Vernon High School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Glen Cove and Mount Vernon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Cove High School: 1,060. Mount Vernon High School: 1,062. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Cove High School and Mount Vernon High School rank in New York?
Glen Cove High School is 413th of 1,079 and Mount Vernon High School is 622nd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).