James H Boyd Elementary School vs Thomas J Lahey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James H Boyd Elementary School
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
421 students
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School
Greenlawn · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
602 students
| Measure | James H Boyd Elementary School Huntington, New York | Thomas J Lahey Elementary School Greenlawn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #346 of 2,536 | #321 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4489 of 50,301 | #4082 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 421 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 70% |
| city | Huntington | Greenlawn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.9 vs 81.7).
- •Thomas J Lahey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •James H Boyd Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Thomas J Lahey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 26.4%).
- •Thomas J Lahey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.1).
- •Thomas J Lahey Elementary School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 421.
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 James H Boyd Elementary School better than Thomas J Lahey 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 James H Boyd Elementary School and Thomas J Lahey Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Huntington and Greenlawn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James H Boyd Elementary School: 421. Thomas J Lahey Elementary School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James H Boyd Elementary School and Thomas J Lahey Elementary School rank in New York?
James H Boyd Elementary School is 346th of 2,536 and Thomas J Lahey Elementary School is 321st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).