North Shore Middle School vs Ronkonkoma Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Shore Middle School
Glen Head · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
Ronkonkoma Middle School
Ronkonkoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | North Shore Middle School Glen Head, New York | Ronkonkoma Middle School Ronkonkoma, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 785 | #149 of 785 |
| National rank | #20 of 15,369 | #2103 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 642 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.6% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 72% |
| city | Glen Head | Ronkonkoma |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Shore Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.5 vs 76.4).
- •North Shore Middle School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •North Shore Middle School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 47%).
- •North Shore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 27.1%).
- •North Shore Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 9.4).
- •North Shore Middle School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 641.
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 North Shore Middle School better than Ronkonkoma Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Shore Middle School ranks higher (96.5 vs 76.4 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 North Shore Middle School and Ronkonkoma Middle School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Glen Head and Ronkonkoma in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Shore Middle School: 642. Ronkonkoma Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Shore Middle School and Ronkonkoma Middle School rank in New York?
North Shore Middle School is 4th of 785 and Ronkonkoma Middle School is 149th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).