Farmingdale Senior High School vs Northwest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farmingdale Senior High School
Farmingdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,704 students
Northwest Elementary School
Amityville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
525 students
| Measure | Farmingdale Senior High School Farmingdale, New York | Northwest Elementary School Amityville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 1,079 | #1302 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #173 of 16,910 | #23422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 1,704 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.9% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 42% |
| city | Farmingdale | Amityville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farmingdale Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 52.5).
- •Farmingdale Senior High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 42%).
- •Farmingdale Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 52%).
- •Farmingdale Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 71%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.2).
- •Farmingdale Senior High School is the larger school with 1,704 students compared with 525.
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 Farmingdale Senior High School better than Northwest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Farmingdale Senior High School ranks higher (91.3 vs 52.5 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 Farmingdale Senior High School and Northwest Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Farmingdale and Amityville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farmingdale Senior High School: 1,704. Northwest Elementary School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farmingdale Senior High School and Northwest Elementary School rank in New York?
Farmingdale Senior High School is 137th of 1,079 and Northwest Elementary School is 1302nd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).