Birchwood Intermediate School vs Half Hollow Hills High School West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Intermediate School
Melville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
659 students
Half Hollow Hills High School West
Dix Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,028 students
| Measure | Birchwood Intermediate School Melville, New York | Half Hollow Hills High School West Dix Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1647 of 2,536 | #83 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #30271 of 50,301 | #95 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 659 | 1,028 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 1,028 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 98% |
| city | Melville | Dix Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Half Hollow Hills High School West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 42.5).
- •Half Hollow Hills High School West does better on math proficiency (98% vs 39%).
- •Half Hollow Hills High School West does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 31%).
- •Half Hollow Hills High School West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 53.1%).
- •Half Hollow Hills High School West does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.0).
- •Half Hollow Hills High School West is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 659.
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 Birchwood Intermediate School better than Half Hollow Hills High School West?
On the Success Index (US), Half Hollow Hills High School West ranks higher (93.2 vs 42.5 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 Birchwood Intermediate School and Half Hollow Hills High School West?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Melville and Dix Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Intermediate School: 659. Half Hollow Hills High School West: 1,028. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Intermediate School and Half Hollow Hills High School West rank in New York?
Birchwood Intermediate School is 1647th of 2,536 and Half Hollow Hills High School West is 83rd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).