Birchwood Intermediate School vs Walt Whitman High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.6 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
Walt Whitman High School
Huntington Station · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,939 students
| Measure | Birchwood Intermediate School Melville, New York | Walt Whitman High School Huntington Station, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1647 of 2,536 | #299 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #30271 of 50,301 | #746 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 659 | 1,939 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 1,939 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 97% |
| city | Melville | Huntington Station |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walt Whitman High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 42.5).
- •Walt Whitman High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 39%).
- •Walt Whitman High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 31%).
- •Walt Whitman High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 53.1%).
- •Walt Whitman High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.0).
- •Walt Whitman High School is the larger school with 1,939 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 Walt Whitman High School?
On the Success Index (US), Walt Whitman High School ranks higher (84.1 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 Walt Whitman High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Melville and Huntington Station in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Intermediate School: 659. Walt Whitman High School: 1,939. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Intermediate School and Walt Whitman High School rank in New York?
Birchwood Intermediate School is 1647th of 2,536 and Walt Whitman High School is 299th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).