H B Thompson Middle School vs South Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 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
South Grove Elementary School
Syosset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
| Measure | H B Thompson Middle School Syosset, New York | South Grove Elementary School Syosset, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 785 | #87 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #192 of 15,369 | #628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 951 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 86% |
| city | Syosset | Syosset |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.5 vs 90.8).
- •H B Thompson Middle School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •South Grove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •H B Thompson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 19.6%).
- •H B Thompson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.8).
- •H B Thompson Middle School is the larger school with 951 students compared with 433.
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 South Grove Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are H B Thompson Middle School and South Grove Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Syosset and Syosset in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H B Thompson Middle School: 951. South Grove Elementary School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H B Thompson Middle School and South Grove Elementary School rank in New York?
H B Thompson Middle School is 26th of 785 and South Grove Elementary School is 87th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).