Sanford H Calhoun High School vs Ulysses Byas Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sanford H Calhoun High School
Merrick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,219 students
Ulysses Byas Elementary School
Roosevelt · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
457 students
| Measure | Sanford H Calhoun High School Merrick, New York | Ulysses Byas Elementary School Roosevelt, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 1,079 | #1705 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39 of 16,910 | #31555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,219 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 1,219 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 30% |
| city | Merrick | Roosevelt |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.8 vs 40.6).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 30%).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 32%).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 53%).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.4).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 457.
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 Sanford H Calhoun High School better than Ulysses Byas Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks higher (95.8 vs 40.6 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 Sanford H Calhoun High School and Ulysses Byas Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Merrick and Roosevelt in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sanford H Calhoun High School: 1,219. Ulysses Byas Elementary School: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sanford H Calhoun High School and Ulysses Byas Elementary School rank in New York?
Sanford H Calhoun High School is 34th of 1,079 and Ulysses Byas Elementary School is 1705th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).