Gardiner Manor School vs South Country School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardiner Manor School
Bay Shore · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
739 students
South Country School
Bay Shore · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
496 students
| Measure | Gardiner Manor School Bay Shore, New York | South Country School Bay Shore, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1616 of 2,536 | #1142 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #29453 of 50,301 | #20477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 739 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| city | Bay Shore | Bay Shore |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Country School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 43.7).
- •South Country School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •South Country School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •South Country School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 44.5%).
- •South Country School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.7).
- •Gardiner Manor School is the larger school with 739 students compared with 496.
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 Gardiner Manor School better than South Country School?
On the Success Index (US), South Country School ranks higher (56.7 vs 43.7 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 Gardiner Manor School and South Country School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bay Shore and Bay Shore in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner Manor School: 739. South Country School: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner Manor School and South Country School rank in New York?
Gardiner Manor School is 1616th of 2,536 and South Country School is 1142nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).