Commack High School vs Smithtown High School-West
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Commack High School
Commack · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,728 students
Smithtown High School-West
Smithtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,158 students
| Measure | Commack High School Commack, New York | Smithtown High School-West Smithtown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #72 of 1,079 | #21 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #81 of 16,910 | #26 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,728 | 1,158 |
| Enrollment | 1,728 | 1,158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 98% |
| city | Commack | Smithtown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithtown High School-West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.2 vs 93.7).
- •Commack High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 97%).
- •Smithtown High School-West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 18.9%).
- •Smithtown High School-West does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.1).
- •Commack High School is the larger school with 1,728 students compared with 1,158.
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 Commack High School better than Smithtown High School-West?
On the Success Index (US), Smithtown High School-West ranks higher (96.2 vs 93.7 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 Commack High School and Smithtown High School-West?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Commack and Smithtown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Commack High School: 1,728. Smithtown High School-West: 1,158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Commack High School and Smithtown High School-West rank in New York?
Commack High School is 72nd of 1,079 and Smithtown High School-West is 21st of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).