Mills Pond Elementary School vs Smithtown High School East
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mills Pond Elementary School
ST James · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
Smithtown High School East
Saint James · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,403 students
| Measure | Mills Pond Elementary School ST James, New York | Smithtown High School East Saint James, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #276 of 2,536 | #49 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3235 of 50,301 | #55 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 338 | 1,403 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 1,403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 97% |
| city | ST James | Saint James |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithtown High School East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.0 vs 83.3).
- •Smithtown High School East does better on math proficiency (97% vs 72%).
- •Smithtown High School East does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 67%).
- •Smithtown High School East does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 17.2%).
- •Smithtown High School East does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •Smithtown High School East is the larger school with 1,403 students compared with 338.
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 Mills Pond Elementary School better than Smithtown High School East?
On the Success Index (US), Smithtown High School East ranks higher (95.0 vs 83.3 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 Mills Pond Elementary School and Smithtown High School East?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between ST James and Saint James in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mills Pond Elementary School: 338. Smithtown High School East: 1,403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mills Pond Elementary School and Smithtown High School East rank in New York?
Mills Pond Elementary School is 276th of 2,536 and Smithtown High School East is 49th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).