Forest Lake School vs Wantagh Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 854 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lake School
Wantagh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
390 students
Wantagh Middle School
Wantagh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
| Measure | Forest Lake School Wantagh, New York | Wantagh Middle School Wantagh, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #109 of 2,536 | #92 of 785 |
| National rank | #793 of 50,301 | #856 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.7% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| city | Wantagh | Wantagh |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Lake School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 84.3).
- •Wantagh Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Forest Lake School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Forest Lake School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 12.2%).
- •Wantagh Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.0).
- •Wantagh Middle School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 390.
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 Lake School better than Wantagh Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Lake School ranks higher (89.9 vs 84.3 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 Lake School and Wantagh Middle School?
About 854 m in a straight line, between Wantagh and Wantagh in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lake School: 390. Wantagh Middle School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lake School and Wantagh Middle School rank in New York?
Forest Lake School is 109th of 2,536 and Wantagh Middle School is 92nd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).