Baylis Elementary School vs H B Thompson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baylis Elementary School
Plainview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
H B Thompson Middle School
Syosset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
951 students
| Measure | Baylis Elementary School Plainview, New York | H B Thompson Middle School Syosset, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #41 of 2,536 | #26 of 785 |
| National rank | #280 of 50,301 | #192 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 416 | 951 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 951 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 87% |
| city | Plainview | Syosset |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baylis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.0 vs 91.5).
- •H B Thompson Middle School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Baylis Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •H B Thompson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 17.3%).
- •H B Thompson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.7).
- •H B Thompson Middle School is the larger school with 951 students compared with 416.
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 Baylis Elementary School better than H B Thompson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Baylis Elementary School ranks higher (93.0 vs 91.5 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 Baylis Elementary School and H B Thompson Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Plainview and Syosset in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baylis Elementary School: 416. H B Thompson Middle School: 951. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baylis Elementary School and H B Thompson Middle School rank in New York?
Baylis Elementary School is 41st of 2,536 and H B Thompson Middle School is 26th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).