Lynbrook South Middle School vs William L Buck School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lynbrook South Middle School
Lynbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
414 students
William L Buck School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students
| Measure | Lynbrook South Middle School Lynbrook, New York | William L Buck School Valley Stream, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 785 | #818 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #706 of 15,369 | #13616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 414 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Lynbrook | Valley Stream |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lynbrook South Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 66.8).
- •Lynbrook South Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Lynbrook South Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Lynbrook South Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 36%).
- •Lynbrook South Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.6).
- •Lynbrook South Middle School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 303.
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 Lynbrook South Middle School better than William L Buck School?
On the Success Index (US), Lynbrook South Middle School ranks higher (85.4 vs 66.8 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 Lynbrook South Middle School and William L Buck School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lynbrook and Valley Stream in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lynbrook South Middle School: 414. William L Buck School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lynbrook South Middle School and William L Buck School rank in New York?
Lynbrook South Middle School is 77th of 785 and William L Buck School is 818th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).