Bay Elementary School vs South Ocean Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 561 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Elementary School
Patchogue · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
South Ocean Middle School
Patchogue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | Bay Elementary School Patchogue, New York | South Ocean Middle School Patchogue, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1961 of 2,536 | #487 of 785 |
| National rank | #36640 of 50,301 | #9305 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| city | Patchogue | Patchogue |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Ocean Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 32.9).
- •South Ocean Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Bay Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 52.8%).
- •South Ocean Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.3).
- •South Ocean Middle School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 430.
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 Bay Elementary School better than South Ocean Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Ocean Middle School ranks higher (42.4 vs 32.9 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 Bay Elementary School and South Ocean Middle School?
About 561 m in a straight line, between Patchogue and Patchogue in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Elementary School: 430. South Ocean Middle School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Elementary School and South Ocean Middle School rank in New York?
Bay Elementary School is 1961st of 2,536 and South Ocean Middle School is 487th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).