Lakeland High School vs Putnam Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeland High School
Shrub Oak · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students
Putnam Valley High School
Putnam Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
526 students
| Measure | Lakeland High School Shrub Oak, New York | Putnam Valley High School Putnam Valley, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #126 of 1,079 | #105 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #155 of 16,910 | #124 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 966 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 966 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 97.5% |
| city | Shrub Oak | Putnam Valley |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.7 vs 92.4).
- •Putnam Valley High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 97%).
- •Lakeland High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 92%).
- •Putnam Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 25.9%).
- •Lakeland High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.7).
- •Lakeland High School is the larger school with 966 students compared with 526.
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 Lakeland High School better than Putnam Valley High 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 Lakeland High School and Putnam Valley High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Shrub Oak and Putnam Valley in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeland High School: 966. Putnam Valley High School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeland High School and Putnam Valley High School rank in New York?
Lakeland High School is 126th of 1,079 and Putnam Valley High School is 105th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).