Comsewogue High School vs Ward Melville Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Comsewogue High School
Port Jefferson Sta · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students
Ward Melville Senior High School
East Setauket · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,442 students
| Measure | Comsewogue High School Port Jefferson Sta, New York | Ward Melville Senior High School East Setauket, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #198 of 1,079 | #27 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #309 of 16,910 | #32 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,160 | 1,442 |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 1,442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 98% |
| city | Port Jefferson Sta | East Setauket |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ward Melville Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.1 vs 88.9).
- •Ward Melville Senior High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 91%).
- •Ward Melville Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 94%).
- •Ward Melville Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 27.9%).
- •Ward Melville Senior High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.6).
- •Ward Melville Senior High School is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 1,160.
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 Comsewogue High School better than Ward Melville Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ward Melville Senior High School ranks higher (96.1 vs 88.9 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 Comsewogue High School and Ward Melville Senior High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Port Jefferson Sta and East Setauket in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comsewogue High School: 1,160. Ward Melville Senior High School: 1,442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comsewogue High School and Ward Melville Senior High School rank in New York?
Comsewogue High School is 198th of 1,079 and Ward Melville Senior High School is 27th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).