Medford Elementary School vs Patchogue-Medford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medford Elementary School
Patchogue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
513 students
Patchogue-Medford High School
Medford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,487 students
| Measure | Medford Elementary School Patchogue, New York | Patchogue-Medford High School Medford, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1885 of 2,536 | #351 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #35044 of 50,301 | #1009 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 513 | 2,487 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 2,487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 96% |
| city | Patchogue | Medford |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patchogue-Medford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 35.4).
- •Patchogue-Medford High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 17%).
- •Patchogue-Medford High School does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 17%).
- •Medford Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 51.7%).
- •Medford Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Patchogue-Medford High School is the larger school with 2,487 students compared with 513.
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 Medford Elementary School better than Patchogue-Medford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Patchogue-Medford High School ranks higher (81.9 vs 35.4 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 Medford Elementary School and Patchogue-Medford High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Patchogue and Medford in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medford Elementary School: 513. Patchogue-Medford High School: 2,487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medford Elementary School and Patchogue-Medford High School rank in New York?
Medford Elementary School is 1885th of 2,536 and Patchogue-Medford High School is 351st of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).