Arlington High School vs Patchogue-Medford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington High School
Lagrangeville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,472 students
Patchogue-Medford High School
Medford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,487 students
| Measure | Arlington High School Lagrangeville, New York | Patchogue-Medford High School Medford, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #248 of 1,079 | #351 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #515 of 16,910 | #1009 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,472 | 2,487 |
| Enrollment | 2,472 | 2,487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 96% |
| city | Lagrangeville | Medford |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arlington High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 81.9).
- •Patchogue-Medford High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 95%).
- •Patchogue-Medford High School does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 95%).
- •Arlington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 51.7%).
- •Patchogue-Medford High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.5).
- •Patchogue-Medford High School is the larger school with 2,487 students compared with 2,472.
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 Arlington High School better than Patchogue-Medford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Arlington High School ranks higher (86.3 vs 81.9 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 Arlington High School and Patchogue-Medford High School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Lagrangeville and Medford in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington High School: 2,472. Patchogue-Medford High School: 2,487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington High School and Patchogue-Medford High School rank in New York?
Arlington High School is 248th of 1,079 and Patchogue-Medford High School is 351st of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).