Pines Elementary School vs Smithtown High School-West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pines Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
Smithtown High School-West
Smithtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,158 students
| Measure | Pines Elementary School Smithtown, New York | Smithtown High School-West Smithtown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #236 of 2,536 | #21 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2578 of 50,301 | #26 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 498 | 1,158 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 1,158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 98% |
| city | Smithtown | Smithtown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithtown High School-West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.2 vs 84.7).
- •Smithtown High School-West does better on math proficiency (98% vs 67%).
- •Smithtown High School-West does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 67%).
- •Pines Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 16.7%).
- •Smithtown High School-West does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.1).
- •Smithtown High School-West is the larger school with 1,158 students compared with 498.
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 Pines Elementary School better than Smithtown High School-West?
On the Success Index (US), Smithtown High School-West ranks higher (96.2 vs 84.7 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 Pines Elementary School and Smithtown High School-West?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Smithtown and Smithtown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pines Elementary School: 498. Smithtown High School-West: 1,158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pines Elementary School and Smithtown High School-West rank in New York?
Pines Elementary School is 236th of 2,536 and Smithtown High School-West is 21st of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).