Dogwood Elementary School vs Great Hollow Middle 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.
Dogwood Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
Great Hollow Middle School
Nesconset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
750 students
| Measure | Dogwood Elementary School Smithtown, New York | Great Hollow Middle School Nesconset, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #505 of 2,536 | #91 of 785 |
| National rank | #7439 of 50,301 | #849 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 350 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.1% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| city | Smithtown | Nesconset |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Hollow Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 75.8).
- •Great Hollow Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Great Hollow Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Dogwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 17.2%).
- •Great Hollow Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.0).
- •Great Hollow Middle School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 350.
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 Dogwood Elementary School better than Great Hollow Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Hollow Middle School ranks higher (84.3 vs 75.8 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 Dogwood Elementary School and Great Hollow Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Smithtown and Nesconset in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dogwood Elementary School: 350. Great Hollow Middle School: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dogwood Elementary School and Great Hollow Middle School rank in New York?
Dogwood Elementary School is 505th of 2,536 and Great Hollow Middle School is 91st of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).