Harding Avenue School vs South Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Avenue School
Lindenhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
South Bay School
West Babylon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Harding Avenue School Lindenhurst, New York | South Bay School West Babylon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 2,536 | #843 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8982 of 50,301 | #14293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 278 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Lindenhurst | West Babylon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 65.8).
- •Harding Avenue School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Harding Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •South Bay School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 36.7%).
- •Harding Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.7).
- •South Bay School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 278.
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 Harding Avenue School better than South Bay School?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Avenue School ranks higher (73.4 vs 65.8 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 Harding Avenue School and South Bay School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lindenhurst and West Babylon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Avenue School: 278. South Bay School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Avenue School and South Bay School rank in New York?
Harding Avenue School is 586th of 2,536 and South Bay School is 843rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).