Nyack Middle School vs South Orangetown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nyack Middle School
Nyack · Public middle · Grades 6–8
644 students
South Orangetown Middle School
Blauvelt · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Nyack Middle School Nyack, New York | South Orangetown Middle School Blauvelt, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #200 of 785 | #184 of 785 |
| National rank | #3090 of 15,369 | #2781 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 644 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 58% |
| city | Nyack | Blauvelt |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Orangetown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 71.2).
- •Nyack Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •South Orangetown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 29.3%).
- •South Orangetown Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.6).
- •Nyack Middle School is the larger school with 644 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 Nyack Middle School better than South Orangetown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Orangetown Middle School ranks higher (72.8 vs 71.2 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 Nyack Middle School and South Orangetown Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Nyack and Blauvelt in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nyack Middle School: 644. South Orangetown Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nyack Middle School and South Orangetown Middle School rank in New York?
Nyack Middle School is 200th of 785 and South Orangetown Middle School is 184th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).