South Middle School vs Temple Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Middle School
Newburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
782 students
Temple Hill School
New Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–8
890 students
| Measure | South Middle School Newburgh, New York | Temple Hill School New Windsor, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #604 of 785 | #1262 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11520 of 15,369 | #22872 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 782 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 46% |
| city | Newburgh | New Windsor |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Temple Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 32.0).
- •Temple Hill School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 19%).
- •Temple Hill School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •South Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 62.6%).
- •South Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.5).
- •Temple Hill School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 782.
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 South Middle School better than Temple Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Temple Hill School ranks higher (53.3 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 South Middle School and Temple Hill School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Newburgh and New Windsor in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Middle School: 782. Temple Hill School: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Middle School and Temple Hill School rank in New York?
South Middle School is 604th of 785 and Temple Hill School is 1262nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).