Hiawatha School vs Sachem High School North
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiawatha School
Lake Ronkonkoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
Sachem High School North
Lake Ronkonkoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,008 students
| Measure | Hiawatha School Lake Ronkonkoma, New York | Sachem High School North Lake Ronkonkoma, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1381 of 2,536 | #217 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #24897 of 50,301 | #368 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 541 | 2,008 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 2,008 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 94% |
| city | Lake Ronkonkoma | Lake Ronkonkoma |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sachem High School North scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 50.4).
- •Sachem High School North does better on math proficiency (94% vs 37%).
- •Sachem High School North does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 42%).
- •Sachem High School North does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 38.8%).
- •Sachem High School North does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.6).
- •Sachem High School North is the larger school with 2,008 students compared with 541.
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 Hiawatha School better than Sachem High School North?
On the Success Index (US), Sachem High School North ranks higher (88.0 vs 50.4 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 Hiawatha School and Sachem High School North?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Ronkonkoma and Lake Ronkonkoma in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha School: 541. Sachem High School North: 2,008. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha School and Sachem High School North rank in New York?
Hiawatha School is 1381st of 2,536 and Sachem High School North is 217th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).