Sargent School vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sargent School
Beacon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
South Middle School
Newburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
782 students
| Measure | Sargent School Beacon, New York | South Middle School Newburgh, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #989 of 2,536 | #604 of 785 |
| National rank | #17160 of 50,301 | #11520 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 285 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 19% |
| city | Beacon | Newburgh |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sargent School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 32.0).
- •Sargent School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Sargent School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Sargent School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 52.8%).
- •Sargent School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.2).
- •South Middle School is the larger school with 782 students compared with 285.
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 Sargent School better than South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sargent School ranks higher (61.5 vs 32.0 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 Sargent School and South Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Beacon and Newburgh in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sargent School: 285. South Middle School: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sargent School and South Middle School rank in New York?
Sargent School is 989th of 2,536 and South Middle School is 604th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).