Columbus Avenue School vs Sanford H Calhoun High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Avenue School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
175 students
Sanford H Calhoun High School
Merrick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,219 students
| Measure | Columbus Avenue School Freeport, New York | Sanford H Calhoun High School Merrick, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1087 of 2,536 | #34 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #19349 of 50,301 | #39 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 175 | 1,219 |
| Enrollment | 175 | 1,219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 98% |
| city | Freeport | Merrick |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.8 vs 58.3).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 62.3%).
- •Columbus Avenue School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.8).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 175.
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 Columbus Avenue School better than Sanford H Calhoun High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks higher (95.8 vs 58.3 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 Columbus Avenue School and Sanford H Calhoun High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Freeport and Merrick in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Avenue School: 175. Sanford H Calhoun High School: 1,219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Avenue School and Sanford H Calhoun High School rank in New York?
Columbus Avenue School is 1087th 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).