Port Richmond High School vs Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 428 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Port Richmond High School
Staten Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,696 students
Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Port Richmond High School Staten Island, New York | Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 1,079 | #1688 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2672 of 16,910 | #31229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,696 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 42% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port Richmond High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 41.1).
- •Port Richmond High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Port Richmond High School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 42%).
- •Port Richmond High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 88.7%).
- •Port Richmond High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.2).
- •Port Richmond High School is the larger school with 1,696 students compared with 380.
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 Port Richmond High School better than Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park?
On the Success Index (US), Port Richmond High School ranks higher (72.6 vs 41.1 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 Port Richmond High School and Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park?
About 428 m in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Port Richmond High School: 1,696. Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Port Richmond High School and Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park rank in New York?
Port Richmond High School is 569th of 1,079 and Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park is 1688th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).