Pearl River High School vs Tappan Zee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 4.8 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
Tappan Zee High School
Orangeburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
911 students
| Measure | Pearl River High School Pearl River, New York | Tappan Zee High School Orangeburg, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #174 of 1,079 | #68 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #252 of 16,910 | #75 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 904 | 911 |
| Enrollment | 904 | 911 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 97% |
| city | Pearl River | Orangeburg |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tappan Zee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.1 vs 89.8).
- •Tappan Zee High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 84%).
- •Tappan Zee High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 84%).
- •Pearl River High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 23.1%).
- •Tappan Zee High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.9).
- •Tappan Zee High School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 904.
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 Tappan Zee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Tappan Zee High School ranks higher (94.1 vs 89.8 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 Tappan Zee High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Pearl River and Orangeburg in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl River High School: 904. Tappan Zee High School: 911. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl River High School and Tappan Zee High School rank in New York?
Pearl River High School is 174th of 1,079 and Tappan Zee High School is 68th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).