Boynton Middle School vs South Ocean Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 346 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boynton Middle School
Ithaca · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
South Ocean Middle School
Patchogue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | Boynton Middle School Ithaca, New York | South Ocean Middle School Patchogue, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 785 | #487 of 785 |
| National rank | #1889 of 15,369 | #9305 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 513 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| city | Ithaca | Patchogue |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boynton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 42.4).
- •Boynton Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Boynton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 17%).
- •Boynton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 52.8%).
- •Boynton Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.5).
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 Boynton Middle School better than South Ocean Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Boynton Middle School ranks higher (77.6 vs 42.4 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 Boynton Middle School and South Ocean Middle School?
About 346 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Patchogue in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boynton Middle School: 513. South Ocean Middle School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boynton Middle School and South Ocean Middle School rank in New York?
Boynton Middle School is 140th of 785 and South Ocean Middle School is 487th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).