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Mexico High School vs. Paul V Moore High School

Should you attend Mexico High School or Paul V Moore High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mexico High School
3338 Main St
Mexico, NY 13114
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Paul V Moore High School
44 School Dr
Central Square, NY 13036
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Mexico High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Paul V Moore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 594 students in grades 9-12, Mexico High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,083 students in grades 9-12, Paul V Moore High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
594 students
1,083 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mexico High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paul V Moore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mexico High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paul V Moore High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
85 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mexico High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paul V Moore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mexico High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mexico Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paul V Moore High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Square Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#408 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
#144 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mexico High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paul V Moore High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 5% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mexico High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mexico Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul V Moore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Square Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-79%
(Top 20% in NY)
≥90%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mexico High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mexico Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul V Moore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Square Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mexico High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mexico Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul V Moore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central Square Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
86%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mexico High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mexico Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Paul V Moore High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Central Square Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mexico High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Paul V Moore High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
161
250
Grade 10 Students
138
282
Grade 11 Students
141
252
Grade 12 Students
149
292
Ungraded Students
5
7

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mexico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mexico Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Paul V Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Central Square Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mexico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mexico Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paul V Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Square Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mexico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mexico Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paul V Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Square Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mexico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mexico Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paul V Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Square Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mexico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mexico Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paul V Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Square Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mexico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mexico Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paul V Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Square Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mexico High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mexico Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paul V Moore High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Square Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mexico High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mexico Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paul V Moore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Square Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mexico High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mexico Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paul V Moore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Square Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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