Briarcliff Middle School vs Pleasantville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 Middle School
Pleasantville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
495 students
| Measure | Briarcliff Middle School Briarcliff Manor, New York | Pleasantville Middle School Pleasantville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 785 | #53 of 785 |
| National rank | #41 of 15,369 | #423 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 298 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 70% |
| city | Briarcliff Manor | Pleasantville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarcliff Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.2 vs 88.4).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 70%).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 14.1%).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.1).
- •Pleasantville Middle School is the larger school with 495 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Briarcliff Middle School ranks higher (95.2 vs 88.4 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 Briarcliff Middle School and Pleasantville Middle 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 Middle School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarcliff Middle School and Pleasantville Middle School rank in New York?
Briarcliff Middle School is 9th of 785 and Pleasantville Middle School is 53rd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).