James Wilson Young Middle School vs South Ocean Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 3.1 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
South Ocean Middle School
Patchogue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | James Wilson Young Middle School Bayport, New York | South Ocean Middle School Patchogue, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 785 | #487 of 785 |
| National rank | #832 of 15,369 | #9305 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 399 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| city | Bayport | Patchogue |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Wilson Young Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 42.4).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 52.8%).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.5).
- •South Ocean Middle School is the larger school with 513 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 South Ocean Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James Wilson Young Middle School ranks higher (84.4 vs 42.4 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 South Ocean Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bayport and Patchogue in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Wilson Young Middle School: 399. South Ocean Middle School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Wilson Young Middle School and South Ocean Middle School rank in New York?
James Wilson Young Middle School is 89th of 785 and South Ocean Middle School is 487th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).