New Dorp High School vs Ps 52 John C Thompson
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Dorp High School
Staten Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,055 students
Ps 52 John C Thompson
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students
| Measure | New Dorp High School Staten Island, New York | Ps 52 John C Thompson Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #462 of 1,079 | #1008 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2026 of 16,910 | #17455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 3,055 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 3,055 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 70% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Dorp High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 61.1).
- •New Dorp High School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 70%).
- •New Dorp High School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 65%).
- •New Dorp High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 75.9%).
- •New Dorp High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.5).
- •New Dorp High School is the larger school with 3,055 students compared with 627.
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 New Dorp High School better than Ps 52 John C Thompson?
On the Success Index (US), New Dorp High School ranks higher (75.6 vs 61.1 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 New Dorp High School and Ps 52 John C Thompson?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Dorp High School: 3,055. Ps 52 John C Thompson: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Dorp High School and Ps 52 John C Thompson rank in New York?
New Dorp High School is 462nd of 1,079 and Ps 52 John C Thompson is 1008th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).