Mount Vernon High School vs New Rochelle High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,062 students
New Rochelle High School
New Rochelle · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,047 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon, New York | New Rochelle High School New Rochelle, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #622 of 1,079 | #459 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2948 of 16,910 | #2002 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,062 | 3,047 |
| Enrollment | 1,062 | 3,047 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 88% |
| city | Mount Vernon | New Rochelle |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Rochelle High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 71.4).
- •New Rochelle High School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •New Rochelle High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •New Rochelle High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 66.4%).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.1).
- •New Rochelle High School is the larger school with 3,047 students compared with 1,062.
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 Mount Vernon High School better than New Rochelle High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Rochelle High School ranks higher (75.7 vs 71.4 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 Mount Vernon High School and New Rochelle High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and New Rochelle in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon High School: 1,062. New Rochelle High School: 3,047. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon High School and New Rochelle High School rank in New York?
Mount Vernon High School is 622nd of 1,079 and New Rochelle High School is 459th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).