Gorton High School vs Queens Metropolitan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorton High School
Yonkers · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,068 students
Queens Metropolitan High School
Forest Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,068 students
| Measure | Gorton High School Yonkers, New York | Queens Metropolitan High School Forest Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #713 of 1,079 | #502 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3451 of 16,910 | #2300 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,068 | 1,068 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 1,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 96% |
| city | Yonkers | Forest Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queens Metropolitan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 69.4).
- •Queens Metropolitan High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 83%).
- •Queens Metropolitan High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 95%).
- •Queens Metropolitan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 82%).
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 Gorton High School better than Queens Metropolitan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Queens Metropolitan High School ranks higher (74.2 vs 69.4 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 Gorton High School and Queens Metropolitan High School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Yonkers and Forest Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gorton High School: 1,068. Queens Metropolitan High School: 1,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gorton High School and Queens Metropolitan High School rank in New York?
Gorton High School is 713th of 1,079 and Queens Metropolitan High School is 502nd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).