Gorham Elementary School vs Marcus Whitman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorham Elementary School
Gorham · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
213 students
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Rushville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
245 students
| Measure | Gorham Elementary School Gorham, New York | Marcus Whitman Middle School Rushville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1782 of 2,536 | #401 of 785 |
| National rank | #33013 of 50,301 | #7461 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 213 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| city | Gorham | Rushville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marcus Whitman Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 38.4).
- •Marcus Whitman Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Marcus Whitman Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Marcus Whitman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 43.7%).
- •Gorham Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 8.2).
- •Marcus Whitman Middle School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 213.
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 Gorham Elementary School better than Marcus Whitman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Marcus Whitman Middle School ranks higher (50.9 vs 38.4 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 Gorham Elementary School and Marcus Whitman Middle School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Gorham and Rushville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gorham Elementary School: 213. Marcus Whitman Middle School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gorham Elementary School and Marcus Whitman Middle School rank in New York?
Gorham Elementary School is 1782nd of 2,536 and Marcus Whitman Middle School is 401st of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).