Gouverneur Middle School vs Putnam Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 358 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gouverneur Middle School
Gouverneur · Public middle · Grades 5–8
447 students
Putnam Valley Middle School
Putnam Valley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
446 students
| Measure | Gouverneur Middle School Gouverneur, New York | Putnam Valley Middle School Putnam Valley, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #610 of 785 | #187 of 785 |
| National rank | #11643 of 15,369 | #2821 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 447 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 59% |
| city | Gouverneur | Putnam Valley |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Putnam Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 31.4).
- •Putnam Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 22%).
- •Putnam Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 17%).
- •Putnam Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 55.7%).
- •Gouverneur Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.4).
- •Gouverneur Middle School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 446.
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 Gouverneur Middle School better than Putnam Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Putnam Valley Middle School ranks higher (72.6 vs 31.4 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 Gouverneur Middle School and Putnam Valley Middle School?
About 358 km in a straight line, between Gouverneur and Putnam Valley in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gouverneur Middle School: 447. Putnam Valley Middle School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gouverneur Middle School and Putnam Valley Middle School rank in New York?
Gouverneur Middle School is 610th of 785 and Putnam Valley Middle School is 187th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).