Paul J Gelinas Junior High School vs Ward Melville Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.7 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
Ward Melville Senior High School
East Setauket · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,442 students
| Measure | Paul J Gelinas Junior High School Setauket, New York | Ward Melville Senior High School East Setauket, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 785 | #27 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #52 of 15,369 | #32 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 651 | 1,442 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 1,442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 98% |
| city | Setauket | East Setauket |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ward Melville Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.1 vs 95.0).
- •Ward Melville Senior High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 90%).
- •Ward Melville Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 77%).
- •Paul J Gelinas Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 15.7%).
- •Ward Melville Senior High School is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 651.
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 Ward Melville Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ward Melville Senior High School ranks higher (96.1 vs 95.0 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 Ward Melville Senior High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Setauket and East Setauket in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School: 651. Ward Melville Senior High School: 1,442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul J Gelinas Junior High School and Ward Melville Senior High School rank in New York?
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is 12th of 785 and Ward Melville Senior High School is 27th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).