Dogwood Elementary School vs Nesaquake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 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
Nesaquake Middle School
Saint James · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students
| Measure | Dogwood Elementary School Smithtown, New York | Nesaquake Middle School Saint James, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #505 of 2,536 | #86 of 785 |
| National rank | #7439 of 50,301 | #806 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 350 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.1% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| city | Smithtown | Saint James |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nesaquake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 75.8).
- •Nesaquake Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Nesaquake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Dogwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 15%).
- •Nesaquake Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.0).
- •Nesaquake Middle School is the larger school with 466 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 Nesaquake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Nesaquake Middle School ranks higher (84.6 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 Nesaquake Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Smithtown and Saint James in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dogwood Elementary School: 350. Nesaquake Middle School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dogwood Elementary School and Nesaquake Middle School rank in New York?
Dogwood Elementary School is 505th of 2,536 and Nesaquake Middle School is 86th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).