Elwood Middle School vs James H Boyd Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elwood Middle School
Elwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
425 students
James H Boyd Elementary School
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
421 students
| Measure | Elwood Middle School Elwood, New York | James H Boyd Elementary School Huntington, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #118 of 785 | #346 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1340 of 15,369 | #4489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 425 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| city | Elwood | Huntington |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.9 vs 80.9).
- •Elwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •James H Boyd Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Elwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 26.4%).
- •Elwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.1).
- •Elwood Middle School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 421.
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 Middle School better than James H Boyd Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elwood Middle School and James H Boyd Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Elwood and Huntington in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elwood Middle School: 425. James H Boyd Elementary School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elwood Middle School and James H Boyd Elementary School rank in New York?
Elwood Middle School is 118th of 785 and James H Boyd Elementary School is 346th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).