Candlewood Middle School vs Commack Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candlewood Middle School
Dix Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
706 students
Commack Middle School
Commack · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,337 students
| Measure | Candlewood Middle School Dix Hills, New York | Commack Middle School Commack, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #55 of 785 | #40 of 785 |
| National rank | #457 of 15,369 | #337 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 706 | 1,337 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 1,337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 80% |
| city | Dix Hills | Commack |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Commack Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 88.0).
- •Commack Middle School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 75%).
- •Candlewood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •Commack Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 27.8%).
- •Candlewood Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.4).
- •Commack Middle School is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 706.
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 Candlewood Middle School better than Commack Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Commack Middle School ranks higher (89.2 vs 88.0 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 Candlewood Middle School and Commack Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Dix Hills and Commack in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candlewood Middle School: 706. Commack Middle School: 1,337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candlewood Middle School and Commack Middle School rank in New York?
Candlewood Middle School is 55th of 785 and Commack Middle School is 40th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).