Rombout Middle School vs South Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rombout Middle School
Beacon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
South Avenue School
Beacon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
| Measure | Rombout Middle School Beacon, New York | South Avenue School Beacon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #338 of 785 | #947 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6276 of 15,369 | #16131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 592 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Beacon | Beacon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 56.3).
- •South Avenue School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •South Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •South Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 43.9%).
- •Rombout Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.2).
- •Rombout Middle School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 244.
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 Rombout Middle School better than South Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), South Avenue School ranks higher (63.0 vs 56.3 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 Rombout Middle School and South Avenue School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Beacon and Beacon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rombout Middle School: 592. South Avenue School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rombout Middle School and South Avenue School rank in New York?
Rombout Middle School is 338th of 785 and South Avenue School is 947th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).