Academy Charter School 2 (The) vs Paumanok Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy Charter School 2 (The)
Wyandanch · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
468 students
Paumanok Elementary School
Dix Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
| Measure | Academy Charter School 2 (The) Wyandanch, New York | Paumanok Elementary School Dix Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1793 of 2,536 | #370 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33191 of 50,301 | #4850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 468 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | Wyandanch | Dix Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paumanok Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 38.1).
- •Paumanok Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 75.2%).
- •Paumanok Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
- •Paumanok Elementary School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 468.
- •Academy Charter School 2 (The) is a charter school while Paumanok Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Academy Charter School 2 (The) better than Paumanok Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Paumanok Elementary School ranks higher (80.3 vs 38.1 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 Academy Charter School 2 (The) and Paumanok Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Wyandanch and Dix Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy Charter School 2 (The): 468. Paumanok Elementary School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy Charter School 2 (The) and Paumanok Elementary School rank in New York?
Academy Charter School 2 (The) is 1793rd of 2,536 and Paumanok Elementary School is 370th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).