Barnum Woods School vs Harold D Fayette School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnum Woods School
East Meadow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
797 students
Harold D Fayette School
North Merrick · Public elementary · Grades K–6
286 students
| Measure | Barnum Woods School East Meadow, New York | Harold D Fayette School North Merrick, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #54 of 2,536 | #176 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #365 of 50,301 | #1607 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 797 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 82% |
| city | East Meadow | North Merrick |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnum Woods School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 87.1).
- •Barnum Woods School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 82%).
- •Barnum Woods School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Harold D Fayette School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 17.7%).
- •Barnum Woods School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.0).
- •Barnum Woods School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 286.
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 Barnum Woods School better than Harold D Fayette School?
On the Success Index (US), Barnum Woods School ranks higher (92.3 vs 87.1 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 Barnum Woods School and Harold D Fayette School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between East Meadow and North Merrick in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnum Woods School: 797. Harold D Fayette School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnum Woods School and Harold D Fayette School rank in New York?
Barnum Woods School is 54th of 2,536 and Harold D Fayette School is 176th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).