Great Neck South Middle School vs Ps 186 Castlewood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Neck South Middle School
Great Neck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
Ps 186 Castlewood
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
| Measure | Great Neck South Middle School Great Neck, New York | Ps 186 Castlewood Bellerose, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #13 of 785 | #360 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #60 of 15,369 | #4672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 832 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| city | Great Neck | Bellerose |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Neck South Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 80.6).
- •Great Neck South Middle School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Great Neck South Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •Great Neck South Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 48%).
- •Ps 186 Castlewood does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 9.9).
- •Great Neck South Middle School is the larger school with 832 students compared with 319.
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 Neck South Middle School better than Ps 186 Castlewood?
On the Success Index (US), Great Neck South Middle School ranks higher (94.7 vs 80.6 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 Neck South Middle School and Ps 186 Castlewood?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Great Neck and Bellerose in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Neck South Middle School: 832. Ps 186 Castlewood: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Neck South Middle School and Ps 186 Castlewood rank in New York?
Great Neck South Middle School is 13th of 785 and Ps 186 Castlewood is 360th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).