Gorton High School vs Riverside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 890 m 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
Riverside High School
Yonkers · Public high · Grades 9–12
934 students
| Measure | Gorton High School Yonkers, New York | Riverside High School Yonkers, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #713 of 1,079 | #722 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3451 of 16,910 | #3511 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,068 | 934 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 934 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 91% |
| city | Yonkers | Yonkers |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.4 vs 69.2).
- •Riverside High School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 83%).
- •Gorton High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 94%).
- •Gorton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 83.3%).
- •Gorton High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.6).
- •Gorton High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 934.
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 Riverside High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gorton High School and Riverside High School?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Yonkers and Yonkers in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gorton High School: 1,068. Riverside High School: 934. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gorton High School and Riverside High School rank in New York?
Gorton High School is 713th of 1,079 and Riverside High School is 722nd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).