Rocky Point High School vs Shoreham-Wading River High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rocky Point High School
Rocky Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
894 students
Shoreham-Wading River High School
Shoreham · Public high · Grades 9–12
629 students
| Measure | Rocky Point High School Rocky Point, New York | Shoreham-Wading River High School Shoreham, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #175 of 1,079 | #8 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #256 of 16,910 | #12 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 894 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 894 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 97.5% |
| city | Rocky Point | Shoreham |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shoreham-Wading River High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.1 vs 89.7).
- •Shoreham-Wading River High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 96%).
- •Rocky Point High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 97.5%).
- •Shoreham-Wading River High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6% vs 31.1%).
- •Shoreham-Wading River High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.4).
- •Rocky Point High School is the larger school with 894 students compared with 629.
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 Rocky Point High School better than Shoreham-Wading River High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shoreham-Wading River High School ranks higher (97.1 vs 89.7 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 Rocky Point High School and Shoreham-Wading River High School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Rocky Point and Shoreham in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rocky Point High School: 894. Shoreham-Wading River High School: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rocky Point High School and Shoreham-Wading River High School rank in New York?
Rocky Point High School is 175th of 1,079 and Shoreham-Wading River High School is 8th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).