Hemlock Elementary School vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hemlock Elementary School
Bay Shore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students
South Middle School
Brentwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
975 students
| Measure | Hemlock Elementary School Bay Shore, New York | South Middle School Brentwood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2272 of 2,536 | #702 of 785 |
| National rank | #42297 of 50,301 | #13277 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 609 | 975 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 975 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| city | Bay Shore | Brentwood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hemlock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 22.8).
- •Hemlock Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Hemlock Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Hemlock Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 86.2%).
- •South Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
- •South Middle School is the larger school with 975 students compared with 609.
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 Hemlock Elementary School better than South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hemlock Elementary School ranks higher (24.0 vs 22.8 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 Hemlock Elementary School and South Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bay Shore and Brentwood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hemlock Elementary School: 609. South Middle School: 975. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hemlock Elementary School and South Middle School rank in New York?
Hemlock Elementary School is 2272nd of 2,536 and South Middle School is 702nd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).