Birch School vs Sanford H Calhoun High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch School
Merrick · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
588 students
Sanford H Calhoun High School
Merrick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,219 students
| Measure | Birch School Merrick, New York | Sanford H Calhoun High School Merrick, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #55 of 2,536 | #34 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #367 of 50,301 | #39 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 588 | 1,219 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 1,219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 98% |
| city | Merrick | Merrick |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.8 vs 92.3).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 82%).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 72%).
- •Birch School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 20.3%).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.7).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 588.
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 Birch School better than Sanford H Calhoun High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks higher (95.8 vs 92.3 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 Birch School and Sanford H Calhoun High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Merrick and Merrick in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch School: 588. Sanford H Calhoun High School: 1,219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch School and Sanford H Calhoun High School rank in New York?
Birch School is 55th of 2,536 and Sanford H Calhoun High School is 34th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).