Malverne Senior High School vs South Side Middle 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.
Malverne Senior High School
Malverne · Public high · Grades 9–12
628 students
South Side Middle School
Rockville Centre · Public middle · Grades 6–9
806 students
| Measure | Malverne Senior High School Malverne, New York | South Side Middle School Rockville Centre, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #20 of 1,079 | #36 of 785 |
| National rank | #25 of 16,910 | #314 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 628 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.5% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 73% |
| city | Malverne | Rockville Centre |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malverne Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.2 vs 89.6).
- •Malverne Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 73%).
- •Malverne Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 68%).
- •Malverne Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.5% vs 16.6%).
- •South Side Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.2).
- •South Side Middle School is the larger school with 806 students compared with 628.
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 Malverne Senior High School better than South Side Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Malverne Senior High School ranks higher (96.2 vs 89.6 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 Malverne Senior High School and South Side Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Malverne and Rockville Centre in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malverne Senior High School: 628. South Side Middle School: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malverne Senior High School and South Side Middle School rank in New York?
Malverne Senior High School is 20th of 1,079 and South Side Middle School is 36th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).