Minnesauke Elementary School vs Ward Melville Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minnesauke Elementary School
East Setauket · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
644 students
Ward Melville Senior High School
East Setauket · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,442 students
| Measure | Minnesauke Elementary School East Setauket, New York | Ward Melville Senior High School East Setauket, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #104 of 2,536 | #27 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #763 of 50,301 | #32 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 644 | 1,442 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 1,442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 98% |
| city | East Setauket | East Setauket |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ward Melville Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.1 vs 90.1).
- •Ward Melville Senior High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 77%).
- •Ward Melville Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 77%).
- •Minnesauke Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 15.7%).
- •Ward Melville Senior High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.2).
- •Ward Melville Senior High School is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 644.
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 Minnesauke Elementary School better than Ward Melville Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ward Melville Senior High School ranks higher (96.1 vs 90.1 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 Minnesauke Elementary School and Ward Melville Senior High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between East Setauket and East Setauket in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Minnesauke Elementary School: 644. Ward Melville Senior High School: 1,442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Minnesauke Elementary School and Ward Melville Senior High School rank in New York?
Minnesauke Elementary School is 104th of 2,536 and Ward Melville Senior High School is 27th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).