Merrick Avenue Middle School vs Wellington C Mepham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrick Avenue Middle School
Merrick · Public other · Grades 7–10
848 students
Wellington C Mepham High School
Bellmore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,211 students
| Measure | Merrick Avenue Middle School Merrick, New York | Wellington C Mepham High School Bellmore, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #62 of 1,079 |
| National rank | – | #68 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–10 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 848 | 1,211 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 1,211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 98% |
| city | Merrick | Bellmore |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wellington C Mepham High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 83%).
- •Wellington C Mepham High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 66%).
- •Merrick Avenue Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 18.9%).
- •Wellington C Mepham High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.3).
- •Wellington C Mepham High School is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 848.
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 Merrick Avenue Middle School better than Wellington C Mepham High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Merrick Avenue Middle School and Wellington C Mepham High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Merrick and Bellmore in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrick Avenue Middle School: 848. Wellington C Mepham High School: 1,211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrick Avenue Middle School and Wellington C Mepham High School rank in New York?
Merrick Avenue Middle School is unranked and Wellington C Mepham High School is 62nd of 1,079 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).