Brookside Elementary School vs South Side High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary School
Baldwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
236 students
South Side High School
Rockville Centre · Public high · Grades 9–12
959 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Baldwin, New York | South Side High School Rockville Centre, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #473 of 2,536 | #44 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #6857 of 50,301 | #49 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 236 | 959 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 959 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 98% |
| city | Baldwin | Rockville Centre |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Side High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.3 vs 76.7).
- •South Side High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 77%).
- •South Side High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 62%).
- •South Side High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 43.6%).
- •South Side High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.4).
- •South Side High School is the larger school with 959 students compared with 236.
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 Brookside Elementary School better than South Side High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Side High School ranks higher (95.3 vs 76.7 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 Brookside Elementary School and South Side High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Baldwin and Rockville Centre in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 236. South Side High School: 959. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and South Side High School rank in New York?
Brookside Elementary School is 473rd of 2,536 and South Side High School is 44th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).