Dryden Middle School vs Emerson School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 290 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dryden Middle School
Dryden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
283 students
Emerson School (The)
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
| Measure | Dryden Middle School Dryden, New York | Emerson School (The) Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 785 | #644 of 785 |
| National rank | #8756 of 15,369 | #12122 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 283 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 24% |
| city | Dryden | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dryden Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 28.9).
- •Dryden Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Emerson School (The) does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Dryden Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 90.1%).
- •Dryden Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.5).
- •Emerson School (The) is the larger school with 284 students compared with 283.
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 Dryden Middle School better than Emerson School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Dryden Middle School ranks higher (44.8 vs 28.9 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 Dryden Middle School and Emerson School (The)?
About 290 km in a straight line, between Dryden and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dryden Middle School: 283. Emerson School (The): 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dryden Middle School and Emerson School (The) rank in New York?
Dryden Middle School is 470th of 785 and Emerson School (The) is 644th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).