Sanford H Calhoun High School vs Wellington C Mepham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 1.8 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
Wellington C Mepham High School
Bellmore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,211 students
| Measure | Sanford H Calhoun High School Merrick, New York | Wellington C Mepham High School Bellmore, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #34 of 1,079 | #62 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #39 of 16,910 | #68 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,219 | 1,211 |
| Enrollment | 1,219 | 1,211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 98% |
| city | Merrick | Bellmore |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.8 vs 94.4).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 97%).
- •Wellington C Mepham High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 20.3%).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.1).
- •Sanford H Calhoun High School is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 1,211.
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 Wellington C Mepham High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks higher (95.8 vs 94.4 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 Sanford H Calhoun High School and Wellington C Mepham High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Merrick and Bellmore in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sanford H Calhoun High School: 1,219. Wellington C Mepham High School: 1,211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sanford H Calhoun High School and Wellington C Mepham High School rank in New York?
Sanford H Calhoun High School is 34th of 1,079 and Wellington C Mepham High School is 62nd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).