Edmund W Miles Middle School vs Walter G O'connell Copiague High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edmund W Miles Middle School
Amityville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School
Copiague · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,567 students
| Measure | Edmund W Miles Middle School Amityville, New York | Walter G O'connell Copiague High School Copiague, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #681 of 785 | #398 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #12962 of 15,369 | #1403 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 592 | 1,567 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 1,567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 94% |
| city | Amityville | Copiague |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter G O'connell Copiague High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 24.4).
- •Walter G O'connell Copiague High School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 14%).
- •Walter G O'connell Copiague High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 17%).
- •Walter G O'connell Copiague High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 73.1%).
- •Edmund W Miles Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.4).
- •Walter G O'connell Copiague High School is the larger school with 1,567 students compared with 592.
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 Edmund W Miles Middle School better than Walter G O'connell Copiague High School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter G O'connell Copiague High School ranks higher (79.2 vs 24.4 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 Edmund W Miles Middle School and Walter G O'connell Copiague High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Amityville and Copiague in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edmund W Miles Middle School: 592. Walter G O'connell Copiague High School: 1,567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edmund W Miles Middle School and Walter G O'connell Copiague High School rank in New York?
Edmund W Miles Middle School is 681st of 785 and Walter G O'connell Copiague High School is 398th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).