Cold Spring Harbor High School vs West Side School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Spring Harbor High School
Cold Spring Harbor · Public high · Grades 7–12
719 students
West Side School
Syosset · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
215 students
| Measure | Cold Spring Harbor High School Cold Spring Harbor, New York | West Side School Syosset, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,079 | #53 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #80 of 16,910 | #364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 2–6 |
| Students | 719 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 87% |
| city | Cold Spring Harbor | Syosset |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cold Spring Harbor High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.8 vs 92.4).
- •Cold Spring Harbor High School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Cold Spring Harbor High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •West Side School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.9% vs 3.2%).
- •West Side School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.8).
- •Cold Spring Harbor High School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 215.
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 Cold Spring Harbor High School better than West Side School?
On the Success Index (US), Cold Spring Harbor High School ranks higher (93.8 vs 92.4 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 Cold Spring Harbor High School and West Side School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cold Spring Harbor and Syosset in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Spring Harbor High School: 719. West Side School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Spring Harbor High School and West Side School rank in New York?
Cold Spring Harbor High School is 71st of 1,079 and West Side School is 53rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).