Burr Intermediate School vs Elwood/John Glenn High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burr Intermediate School
Commack · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
669 students
Elwood/John Glenn High School
Elwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
677 students
| Measure | Burr Intermediate School Commack, New York | Elwood/John Glenn High School Elwood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #617 of 2,536 | #99 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #9699 of 50,301 | #116 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 669 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 97.5% |
| city | Commack | Elwood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elwood/John Glenn High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.6 vs 72.3).
- •Elwood/John Glenn High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 55%).
- •Elwood/John Glenn High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 56%).
- •Burr Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 25.4%).
- •Elwood/John Glenn High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.9).
- •Elwood/John Glenn High School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 669.
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 Burr Intermediate School better than Elwood/John Glenn High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elwood/John Glenn High School ranks higher (92.6 vs 72.3 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 Burr Intermediate School and Elwood/John Glenn High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Commack and Elwood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Intermediate School: 669. Elwood/John Glenn High School: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Intermediate School and Elwood/John Glenn High School rank in New York?
Burr Intermediate School is 617th of 2,536 and Elwood/John Glenn High School is 99th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).