Amityville Memorial High School vs Walter G O'connell Copiague High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amityville Memorial High School
Amityville · Public high · Grades 9–12
936 students
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School
Copiague · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,567 students
| Measure | Amityville Memorial High School Amityville, New York | Walter G O'connell Copiague High School Copiague, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #634 of 1,079 | #398 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3044 of 16,910 | #1403 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 936 | 1,567 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 1,567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 94% |
| city | Amityville | Copiague |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter G O'connell Copiague High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 71.0).
- •Walter G O'connell Copiague High School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 76%).
- •Walter G O'connell Copiague High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 80%).
- •Walter G O'connell Copiague High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 68.6%).
- •Amityville Memorial High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.4).
- •Walter G O'connell Copiague High School is the larger school with 1,567 students compared with 936.
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 Amityville Memorial High School better than Walter G O'connell Copiague High School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter G O'connell Copiague High School ranks higher (79.2 vs 71.0 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 Amityville Memorial High School and Walter G O'connell Copiague High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Amityville and Copiague in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amityville Memorial High School: 936. Walter G O'connell Copiague High School: 1,567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amityville Memorial High School and Walter G O'connell Copiague High School rank in New York?
Amityville Memorial High School is 634th of 1,079 and Walter G O'connell Copiague High School is 398th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).