Babylon Junior-Senior High School vs South Bay 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.
Babylon Junior-Senior High School
Babylon · Public high · Grades 7–12
662 students
South Bay School
West Babylon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Babylon Junior-Senior High School Babylon, New York | South Bay School West Babylon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 1,079 | #843 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #176 of 16,910 | #14293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 662 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 54.5% |
| city | Babylon | West Babylon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Babylon Junior-Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 65.8).
- •Babylon Junior-Senior High School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 54.5%).
- •Babylon Junior-Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 44.5%).
- •Babylon Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 25.7%).
- •Babylon Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.7).
- •Babylon Junior-Senior High School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 288.
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 Babylon Junior-Senior High School better than South Bay School?
On the Success Index (US), Babylon Junior-Senior High School ranks higher (91.2 vs 65.8 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 Babylon Junior-Senior High School and South Bay School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Babylon and West Babylon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Babylon Junior-Senior High School: 662. South Bay School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Babylon Junior-Senior High School and South Bay School rank in New York?
Babylon Junior-Senior High School is 139th of 1,079 and South Bay School is 843rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).