Camp Avenue School vs Sanford H Calhoun High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 638 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camp Avenue School
Merrick · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
491 students
Sanford H Calhoun High School
Merrick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,219 students
| Measure | Camp Avenue School Merrick, New York | Sanford H Calhoun High School Merrick, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #500 of 2,536 | #34 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #7378 of 50,301 | #39 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 491 | 1,219 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 1,219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 98% |
| city | Merrick | Merrick |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.8 vs 75.9).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 77%).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 62%).
- •Camp Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 20.3%).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 18.9).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 491.
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 Camp Avenue School better than Sanford H Calhoun High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks higher (95.8 vs 75.9 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 Camp Avenue School and Sanford H Calhoun High School?
About 638 m in a straight line, between Merrick and Merrick in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camp Avenue School: 491. Sanford H Calhoun High School: 1,219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camp Avenue School and Sanford H Calhoun High School rank in New York?
Camp Avenue School is 500th of 2,536 and Sanford H Calhoun High School is 34th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).