Gorton High School vs School 16
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 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
School 16
Yonkers · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
582 students
| Measure | Gorton High School Yonkers, New York | School 16 Yonkers, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #713 of 1,079 | #2173 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3451 of 16,910 | #40806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,068 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 30% |
| city | Yonkers | Yonkers |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gorton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 26.4).
- •Gorton High School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 30%).
- •Gorton High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 33%).
- •School 16 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 82%).
- •Gorton High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.2).
- •Gorton High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 582.
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 School 16?
On the Success Index (US), Gorton High School ranks higher (69.4 vs 26.4 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 School 16?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Yonkers and Yonkers in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gorton High School: 1,068. School 16: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gorton High School and School 16 rank in New York?
Gorton High School is 713th of 1,079 and School 16 is 2173rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).