Bethlehem Central Middle School vs H B Thompson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 204 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethlehem Central Middle School
Delmar · Public middle · Grades 5–8
950 students
H B Thompson Middle School
Syosset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
951 students
| Measure | Bethlehem Central Middle School Delmar, New York | H B Thompson Middle School Syosset, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #119 of 785 | #26 of 785 |
| National rank | #1354 of 15,369 | #192 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 950 | 951 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 951 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 87% |
| city | Delmar | Syosset |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H B Thompson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.5 vs 80.8).
- •H B Thompson Middle School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •H B Thompson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •H B Thompson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.7).
- •H B Thompson Middle School is the larger school with 951 students compared with 950.
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 Bethlehem Central Middle School better than H B Thompson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), H B Thompson Middle School ranks higher (91.5 vs 80.8 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 Bethlehem Central Middle School and H B Thompson Middle School?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Delmar and Syosset in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethlehem Central Middle School: 950. H B Thompson Middle School: 951. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethlehem Central Middle School and H B Thompson Middle School rank in New York?
Bethlehem Central Middle School is 119th of 785 and H B Thompson Middle School is 26th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).