Ps 36 J C Drumgoole vs Tottenville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
866 students
Tottenville High School
Staten Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,750 students
| Measure | Ps 36 J C Drumgoole Staten Island, New York | Tottenville High School Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #922 of 2,536 | #463 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #15687 of 50,301 | #2032 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 866 | 3,750 |
| Enrollment | 866 | 3,750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 93% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tottenville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 63.7).
- •Tottenville High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 63%).
- •Tottenville High School does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 56%).
- •Ps 36 J C Drumgoole does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 58.1%).
- •Tottenville High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.7).
- •Tottenville High School is the larger school with 3,750 students compared with 866.
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 Ps 36 J C Drumgoole better than Tottenville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Tottenville High School ranks higher (75.6 vs 63.7 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 Ps 36 J C Drumgoole and Tottenville High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole: 866. Tottenville High School: 3,750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 36 J C Drumgoole and Tottenville High School rank in New York?
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole is 922nd of 2,536 and Tottenville High School is 463rd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).