Pleasantville Middle School vs Westlake High 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.
Pleasantville Middle School
Pleasantville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
495 students
Westlake High School
Thornwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
566 students
| Measure | Pleasantville Middle School Pleasantville, New York | Westlake High School Thornwood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #53 of 785 | #42 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #423 of 15,369 | #47 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 495 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 97.5% |
| city | Pleasantville | Thornwood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westlake High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.5 vs 88.4).
- •Westlake High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 70%).
- •Westlake High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 67%).
- •Pleasantville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 18.7%).
- •Westlake High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.1).
- •Westlake High School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 495.
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 Pleasantville Middle School better than Westlake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Westlake High School ranks higher (95.5 vs 88.4 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 Pleasantville Middle School and Westlake High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Pleasantville and Thornwood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasantville Middle School: 495. Westlake High School: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasantville Middle School and Westlake High School rank in New York?
Pleasantville Middle School is 53rd of 785 and Westlake High School is 42nd of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).