Emerson J Dillon Middle School vs John C Birdlebough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 689 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson J Dillon Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 5–8
509 students
John C Birdlebough High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
471 students
| Measure | Emerson J Dillon Middle School Phoenix, New York | John C Birdlebough High School Phoenix, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #340 of 785 | #305 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #6285 of 15,369 | #782 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 509 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 92% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John C Birdlebough High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 56.2).
- •John C Birdlebough High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 53%).
- •John C Birdlebough High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 37%).
- •John C Birdlebough High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 52.7%).
- •Emerson J Dillon Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.0).
- •Emerson J Dillon Middle School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 471.
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 Emerson J Dillon Middle School better than John C Birdlebough High School?
On the Success Index (US), John C Birdlebough High School ranks higher (83.8 vs 56.2 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 Emerson J Dillon Middle School and John C Birdlebough High School?
About 689 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson J Dillon Middle School: 509. John C Birdlebough High School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson J Dillon Middle School and John C Birdlebough High School rank in New York?
Emerson J Dillon Middle School is 340th of 785 and John C Birdlebough High School is 305th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).