Lakeland High School vs Yorktown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeland High School
Shrub Oak · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students
Yorktown High School
Yorktown Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,105 students
| Measure | Lakeland High School Shrub Oak, New York | Yorktown High School Yorktown Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #126 of 1,079 | #53 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #155 of 16,910 | #59 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 966 | 1,105 |
| Enrollment | 966 | 1,105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 98% |
| city | Shrub Oak | Yorktown Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yorktown High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 91.7).
- •Yorktown High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 97%).
- •Yorktown High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 97%).
- •Yorktown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 25.9%).
- •Lakeland High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.8).
- •Yorktown High School is the larger school with 1,105 students compared with 966.
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 Lakeland High School better than Yorktown High School?
On the Success Index (US), Yorktown High School ranks higher (94.8 vs 91.7 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 Lakeland High School and Yorktown High School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Shrub Oak and Yorktown Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeland High School: 966. Yorktown High School: 1,105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeland High School and Yorktown High School rank in New York?
Lakeland High School is 126th of 1,079 and Yorktown High School is 53rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).