Pearl River Middle School vs South Orangetown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pearl River Middle School
Pearl River · Public middle · Grades 5–7
501 students
South Orangetown Middle School
Blauvelt · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Pearl River Middle School Pearl River, New York | South Orangetown Middle School Blauvelt, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #87 of 785 | #184 of 785 |
| National rank | #809 of 15,369 | #2781 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 501 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 58% |
| city | Pearl River | Blauvelt |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl River Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 72.8).
- •Pearl River Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Pearl River Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 45%).
- •Pearl River Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 18.9%).
- •South Orangetown Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.0).
- •South Orangetown Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 501.
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 Pearl River Middle School better than South Orangetown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl River Middle School ranks higher (84.6 vs 72.8 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 Pearl River Middle School and South Orangetown Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Pearl River and Blauvelt in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl River Middle School: 501. South Orangetown Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl River Middle School and South Orangetown Middle School rank in New York?
Pearl River Middle School is 87th of 785 and South Orangetown Middle School is 184th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).