Forest Avenue School vs West Babylon Junior High 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.
Forest Avenue School
West Babylon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
West Babylon Junior High School
West Babylon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
817 students
| Measure | Forest Avenue School West Babylon, New York | West Babylon Junior High School West Babylon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1189 of 2,536 | #270 of 785 |
| National rank | #21315 of 50,301 | #4957 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 278 | 817 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 817 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| city | West Babylon | West Babylon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Babylon Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 55.5).
- •West Babylon Junior High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Forest Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •West Babylon Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 29.5%).
- •Forest Avenue School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.6).
- •West Babylon Junior High School is the larger school with 817 students compared with 278.
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 Forest Avenue School better than West Babylon Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Babylon Junior High School ranks higher (62.4 vs 55.5 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 Forest Avenue School and West Babylon Junior High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Babylon and West Babylon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Avenue School: 278. West Babylon Junior High School: 817. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Avenue School and West Babylon Junior High School rank in New York?
Forest Avenue School is 1189th of 2,536 and West Babylon Junior High School is 270th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).