James Wilson Young Middle School vs Sayville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Wilson Young Middle School
Bayport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students
Sayville Middle School
Sayville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
582 students
| Measure | James Wilson Young Middle School Bayport, New York | Sayville Middle School Sayville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #89 of 785 | #56 of 785 |
| National rank | #832 of 15,369 | #466 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 399 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| city | Bayport | Sayville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sayville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 84.4).
- •Sayville Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Sayville Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Sayville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 17.3%).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.2).
- •Sayville Middle School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 399.
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 Wilson Young Middle School better than Sayville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sayville Middle School ranks higher (88.0 vs 84.4 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 James Wilson Young Middle School and Sayville Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Bayport and Sayville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Wilson Young Middle School: 399. Sayville Middle School: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Wilson Young Middle School and Sayville Middle School rank in New York?
James Wilson Young Middle School is 89th of 785 and Sayville Middle School is 56th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).