Patchogue-Medford High School vs Saxton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.0 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
Saxton Middle School
Patchogue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Patchogue-Medford High School Medford, New York | Saxton Middle School Patchogue, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 1,079 | #486 of 785 |
| National rank | #1009 of 16,910 | #9283 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,487 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 2,487 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 37% |
| city | Medford | Patchogue |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patchogue-Medford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 42.5).
- •Patchogue-Medford High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 37%).
- •Patchogue-Medford High School does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 12%).
- •Saxton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 51.7%).
- •Saxton Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.1).
- •Patchogue-Medford High School is the larger school with 2,487 students compared with 579.
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 Saxton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Patchogue-Medford High School ranks higher (81.9 vs 42.5 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 Saxton Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Medford and Patchogue in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patchogue-Medford High School: 2,487. Saxton Middle School: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patchogue-Medford High School and Saxton Middle School rank in New York?
Patchogue-Medford High School is 351st of 1,079 and Saxton Middle School is 486th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).