East Middle School vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Middle School
Brentwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,108 students
South Middle School
Brentwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
975 students
| Measure | East Middle School Brentwood, New York | South Middle School Brentwood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #659 of 785 | #702 of 785 |
| National rank | #12466 of 15,369 | #13277 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,108 | 975 |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | 975 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 24% |
| city | Brentwood | Brentwood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 22.8).
- •East Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •East Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •South Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 87.3%).
- •East Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.9).
- •East Middle School is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 975.
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 East Middle School better than South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Middle School ranks higher (27.1 vs 22.8 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 East Middle School and South Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Brentwood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle School: 1,108. South Middle School: 975. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle School and South Middle School rank in New York?
East Middle School is 659th of 785 and South Middle School is 702nd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).