Dawnwood Middle School vs Oxhead Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 817 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawnwood Middle School
Centereach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
Oxhead Road School
Centereach · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
383 students
| Measure | Dawnwood Middle School Centereach, New York | Oxhead Road School Centereach, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 785 | #1888 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6704 of 15,369 | #35107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 967 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 37% |
| city | Centereach | Centereach |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dawnwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 35.3).
- •Dawnwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Dawnwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Oxhead Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 47.1%).
- •Dawnwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.2).
- •Dawnwood Middle School is the larger school with 967 students compared with 383.
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 Dawnwood Middle School better than Oxhead Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Dawnwood Middle School ranks higher (54.3 vs 35.3 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 Dawnwood Middle School and Oxhead Road School?
About 817 m in a straight line, between Centereach and Centereach in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawnwood Middle School: 967. Oxhead Road School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawnwood Middle School and Oxhead Road School rank in New York?
Dawnwood Middle School is 356th of 785 and Oxhead Road School is 1888th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).