Paul J Gelinas Junior High School vs Port Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
Setauket · Public middle · Grades 7–9
651 students
Port Jefferson Middle School
Port Jefferson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
224 students
| Measure | Paul J Gelinas Junior High School Setauket, New York | Port Jefferson Middle School Port Jefferson, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 785 | #65 of 785 |
| National rank | #52 of 15,369 | #578 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 651 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 82% |
| city | Setauket | Port Jefferson |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul J Gelinas Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.0 vs 86.7).
- •Paul J Gelinas Junior High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 82%).
- •Paul J Gelinas Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Paul J Gelinas Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 18.3%).
- •Port Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.5).
- •Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 224.
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 Paul J Gelinas Junior High School better than Port Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul J Gelinas Junior High School ranks higher (95.0 vs 86.7 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 Paul J Gelinas Junior High School and Port Jefferson Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Setauket and Port Jefferson in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School: 651. Port Jefferson Middle School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul J Gelinas Junior High School and Port Jefferson Middle School rank in New York?
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is 12th of 785 and Port Jefferson Middle School is 65th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).