Pearl River High School vs Pearl River Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pearl River High School
Pearl River · Public high · Grades 8–12
904 students
Pearl River Middle School
Pearl River · Public middle · Grades 5–7
501 students
| Measure | Pearl River High School Pearl River, New York | Pearl River Middle School Pearl River, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #174 of 1,079 | #87 of 785 |
| National rank | #252 of 16,910 | #809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 904 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 904 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 69% |
| city | Pearl River | Pearl River |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl River High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 84.6).
- •Pearl River High School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 69%).
- •Pearl River High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 60%).
- •Pearl River Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 20.1%).
- •Pearl River Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.9).
- •Pearl River High School is the larger school with 904 students compared with 501.
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 Pearl River High School better than Pearl River Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl River High School ranks higher (89.8 vs 84.6 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 Pearl River High School and Pearl River Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pearl River and Pearl River in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl River High School: 904. Pearl River Middle School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl River High School and Pearl River Middle School rank in New York?
Pearl River High School is 174th of 1,079 and Pearl River Middle School is 87th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).