Great Hollow Middle School vs Tackan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Hollow Middle School
Nesconset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
750 students
Tackan Elementary School
Nesconset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
| Measure | Great Hollow Middle School Nesconset, New York | Tackan Elementary School Nesconset, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #91 of 785 | #326 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #849 of 15,369 | #4179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 750 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| city | Nesconset | Nesconset |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Hollow Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 81.5).
- •Tackan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Tackan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Great Hollow Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 19.4%).
- •Great Hollow Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.8).
- •Great Hollow Middle School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 470.
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 Great Hollow Middle School better than Tackan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Hollow Middle School ranks higher (84.3 vs 81.5 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 Great Hollow Middle School and Tackan Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Nesconset and Nesconset in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Hollow Middle School: 750. Tackan Elementary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Hollow Middle School and Tackan Elementary School rank in New York?
Great Hollow Middle School is 91st of 785 and Tackan Elementary School is 326th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).