Brighton High School vs West Islip Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 444 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,164 students
West Islip Senior High School
West Islip · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,163 students
| Measure | Brighton High School Rochester, New York | West Islip Senior High School West Islip, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #76 of 1,079 | #23 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #85 of 16,910 | #28 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,164 | 1,163 |
| Enrollment | 1,164 | 1,163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| city | Rochester | West Islip |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Islip Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.2 vs 93.4).
- •West Islip Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 24.3%).
- •West Islip Senior High School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.4).
- •Brighton High School is the larger school with 1,164 students compared with 1,163.
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 Brighton High School better than West Islip Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Islip Senior High School ranks higher (96.2 vs 93.4 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 Brighton High School and West Islip Senior High School?
About 444 km in a straight line, between Rochester and West Islip in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton High School: 1,164. West Islip Senior High School: 1,163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton High School and West Islip Senior High School rank in New York?
Brighton High School is 76th of 1,079 and West Islip Senior High School is 23rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).