Briarcliff Middle School vs Pleasantville High School
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.
Briarcliff Middle School
Briarcliff Manor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
298 students
Pleasantville High School
Pleasantville · Public high · Grades 9–12
559 students
| Measure | Briarcliff Middle School Briarcliff Manor, New York | Pleasantville High School Pleasantville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 785 | #47 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #41 of 15,369 | #53 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 298 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 97.5% |
| city | Briarcliff Manor | Pleasantville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (95.2 vs 95.2).
- •Pleasantville High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 85%).
- •Pleasantville High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 75%).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 19.7%).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.0).
- •Pleasantville High School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 298.
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 Briarcliff Middle School better than Pleasantville High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Briarcliff Middle School and Pleasantville High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Briarcliff Manor and Pleasantville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarcliff Middle School: 298. Pleasantville High School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarcliff Middle School and Pleasantville High School rank in New York?
Briarcliff Middle School is 9th of 785 and Pleasantville High School is 47th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).