H B Thompson Middle School vs Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H B Thompson Middle School
Syosset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
951 students
Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School
Plainview · Public elementary · Grades K–4
467 students
| Measure | H B Thompson Middle School Syosset, New York | Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School Plainview, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 785 | #8 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #192 of 15,369 | #42 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 951 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Syosset | Plainview |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.3 vs 91.5).
- •Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 15.8%).
- •H B Thompson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.4).
- •H B Thompson Middle School is the larger school with 951 students compared with 467.
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 H B Thompson Middle School better than Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School ranks higher (96.3 vs 91.5 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 H B Thompson Middle School and Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Syosset and Plainview in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H B Thompson Middle School: 951. Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H B Thompson Middle School and Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School rank in New York?
H B Thompson Middle School is 26th of 785 and Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School is 8th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).