Bayview Elementary School vs South Country School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayview Elementary School
West Islip · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
South Country School
Bay Shore · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
496 students
| Measure | Bayview Elementary School West Islip, New York | South Country School Bay Shore, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #937 of 2,536 | #1142 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15967 of 50,301 | #20477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 440 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.9% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | West Islip | Bay Shore |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 56.7).
- •Bayview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •South Country School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Bayview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 43.1%).
- •South Country School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.9).
- •South Country School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 440.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bayview Elementary School better than South Country School?
On the Success Index (US), Bayview Elementary School ranks higher (63.2 vs 56.7 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 Bayview Elementary School and South Country School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between West Islip and Bay Shore in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayview Elementary School: 440. South Country School: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayview Elementary School and South Country School rank in New York?
Bayview Elementary School is 937th of 2,536 and South Country School is 1142nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).