Patchogue-Medford High School vs Sachem High School East
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patchogue-Medford High School
Medford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,487 students
Sachem High School East
Farmingville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,984 students
| Measure | Patchogue-Medford High School Medford, New York | Sachem High School East Farmingville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #351 of 1,079 | #230 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1009 of 16,910 | #421 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,487 | 1,984 |
| Enrollment | 2,487 | 1,984 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 96% |
| city | Medford | Farmingville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sachem High School East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 81.9).
- •Patchogue-Medford High School does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 95%).
- •Sachem High School East does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 51.7%).
- •Patchogue-Medford High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.0).
- •Patchogue-Medford High School is the larger school with 2,487 students compared with 1,984.
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 Patchogue-Medford High School better than Sachem High School East?
On the Success Index (US), Sachem High School East ranks higher (87.3 vs 81.9 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 Patchogue-Medford High School and Sachem High School East?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Medford and Farmingville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patchogue-Medford High School: 2,487. Sachem High School East: 1,984. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patchogue-Medford High School and Sachem High School East rank in New York?
Patchogue-Medford High School is 351st of 1,079 and Sachem High School East is 230th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).