H B Thompson Middle School vs South Woods Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 3.1 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 Woods Middle School
Syosset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
| Measure | H B Thompson Middle School Syosset, New York | South Woods Middle School Syosset, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 785 | #20 of 785 |
| National rank | #192 of 15,369 | #147 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 951 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 90% |
| city | Syosset | Syosset |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Woods Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.5 vs 91.5).
- •South Woods Middle School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •South Woods Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •South Woods Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 15.8%).
- •H B Thompson Middle School is the larger school with 951 students compared with 802.
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 Woods Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Woods Middle School ranks higher (92.5 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 South Woods Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Syosset and Syosset in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H B Thompson Middle School: 951. South Woods Middle School: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H B Thompson Middle School and South Woods Middle School rank in New York?
H B Thompson Middle School is 26th of 785 and South Woods Middle School is 20th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).