Briarwood School vs Southlawn School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarwood School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
170 students
Southlawn School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades K–3
235 students
| Measure | Briarwood School Rochester, New York | Southlawn School Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #551 of 2,536 | #419 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8371 of 50,301 | #5807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 170 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 64.5% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southlawn School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 74.3).
- •Briarwood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 30.2%).
- •Southlawn School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.5).
- •Southlawn School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 170.
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 Briarwood School better than Southlawn School?
On the Success Index (US), Southlawn School ranks higher (78.6 vs 74.3 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 Briarwood School and Southlawn School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood School: 170. Southlawn School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood School and Southlawn School rank in New York?
Briarwood School is 551st of 2,536 and Southlawn School is 419th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).