Elwood/John Glenn High School vs Thomas J Lahey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elwood/John Glenn High School
Elwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
677 students
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School
Greenlawn · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
602 students
| Measure | Elwood/John Glenn High School Elwood, New York | Thomas J Lahey Elementary School Greenlawn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #99 of 1,079 | #321 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #116 of 16,910 | #4082 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 677 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 70% |
| city | Elwood | Greenlawn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elwood/John Glenn High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.6 vs 81.7).
- •Elwood/John Glenn High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 70%).
- •Elwood/John Glenn High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 58%).
- •Thomas J Lahey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 25.4%).
- •Thomas J Lahey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.3).
- •Elwood/John Glenn High School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 602.
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 Elwood/John Glenn High School better than Thomas J Lahey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elwood/John Glenn High School ranks higher (92.6 vs 81.7 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 Elwood/John Glenn High School and Thomas J Lahey Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Elwood and Greenlawn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elwood/John Glenn High School: 677. Thomas J Lahey Elementary School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elwood/John Glenn High School and Thomas J Lahey Elementary School rank in New York?
Elwood/John Glenn High School is 99th of 1,079 and Thomas J Lahey Elementary School is 321st of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).