Longwood High School vs Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longwood High School
Middle Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,993 students
Ridge Elementary School
Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–4
684 students
| Measure | Longwood High School Middle Island, New York | Ridge Elementary School Ridge, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #262 of 1,079 | #625 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #571 of 16,910 | #9885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 2,993 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 2,993 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 57% |
| city | Middle Island | Ridge |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 72.1).
- •Longwood High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 57%).
- •Longwood High School does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 57%).
- •Longwood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 36.5%).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.6).
- •Longwood High School is the larger school with 2,993 students compared with 684.
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 Longwood High School better than Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Longwood High School ranks higher (85.8 vs 72.1 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 Longwood High School and Ridge Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Middle Island and Ridge in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longwood High School: 2,993. Ridge Elementary School: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longwood High School and Ridge Elementary School rank in New York?
Longwood High School is 262nd of 1,079 and Ridge Elementary School is 625th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).