Lakeland High School vs Putnam Valley Middle School
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.
Lakeland High School
Shrub Oak · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students
Putnam Valley Middle School
Putnam Valley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
446 students
| Measure | Lakeland High School Shrub Oak, New York | Putnam Valley Middle School Putnam Valley, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #126 of 1,079 | #187 of 785 |
| National rank | #155 of 16,910 | #2821 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 966 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 966 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 59% |
| city | Shrub Oak | Putnam Valley |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 72.6).
- •Lakeland High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 59%).
- •Lakeland High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 50%).
- •Putnam Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 25.9%).
- •Lakeland High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.4).
- •Lakeland High School is the larger school with 966 students compared with 446.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland High School ranks higher (91.7 vs 72.6 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 Lakeland High School and Putnam Valley Middle School?
About 2.1 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 Middle School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeland High School and Putnam Valley Middle School rank in New York?
Lakeland High School is 126th of 1,079 and Putnam Valley Middle School is 187th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).