Lindenhurst Senior High School vs South Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lindenhurst Senior High School
Lindenhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,868 students
South Bay School
West Babylon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Lindenhurst Senior High School Lindenhurst, New York | South Bay School West Babylon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 1,079 | #843 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #852 of 16,910 | #14293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,868 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 1,868 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 54.5% |
| city | Lindenhurst | West Babylon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lindenhurst Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 65.8).
- •Lindenhurst Senior High School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 54.5%).
- •Lindenhurst Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 44.5%).
- •South Bay School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 45.7%).
- •South Bay School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.2).
- •Lindenhurst Senior High School is the larger school with 1,868 students compared with 288.
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 Lindenhurst Senior High School better than South Bay School?
On the Success Index (US), Lindenhurst Senior High School ranks higher (83.1 vs 65.8 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 Lindenhurst Senior High School and South Bay School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lindenhurst and West Babylon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lindenhurst Senior High School: 1,868. South Bay School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lindenhurst Senior High School and South Bay School rank in New York?
Lindenhurst Senior High School is 322nd of 1,079 and South Bay School is 843rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).