Excellent
#101 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 2% in state
Great Neck South Middle School
Middle School · GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
349 LAKEVILLE RD, Great Neck, NY 11020
Enrollment
827
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
9.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
827
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
9.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#101 of 4,742
In Great Neck
#3 of 9
public schools
In district
#3 of 10
GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
Shortlisting around Great Neck South Middle School?
Use this profile as one decision point, then compare nearby options, source confidence, and commute fit before picking a neighborhood around it.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Great Neck South Middle School
Middle School in Great Neck · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Countryside Montessori School
0.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
Great Neck South High School
0.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About Great Neck South Middle School
Great Neck South Middle School is a public middle school in Great Neck, NY, part of GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Great Neck South Middle School serves approximately 827 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Great Neck South Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Great Neck South Middle School show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 9.0 · Excellent
- District avg 8.8
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Great Neck South Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Great Neck South Middle School — Students at Great Neck South Middle School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
20.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How Great Neck South Middle School Compares
See how Great Neck South Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
349 LAKEVILLE RD, Great Neck, NY 11020
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Great Neck South Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. MANHASSET MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Manhasset), with a very similar rating. Additionally, IRWIN ALTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 172 (rated 7.0/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Floral Park), a more accessible option. For more schools in Great Neck, see our Great Neck schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Great Neck | 0.2 mi | — |
| GREAT NECK SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL Great Neck | 0.2 mi | 9.2 |
| NORTH SHORE HEBREW ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Great Neck | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER New Hyde Park | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| MAGEN ISRAEL-GAN ISRAEL CENTER INC Great Neck | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Floral Park | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE) Floral Park | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| NOTRE DAME SCHOOL New Hyde Park | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 186 CASTLEWOOD Bellerose | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| PS 224 Bellerose | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| YESHIVA HAR TORAH Bellerose | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| LAKEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Great Neck | 1.3 mi | 9.2 |
| IRWIN ALTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 172 Floral Park | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| BUCKLEY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Roslyn | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| PS Q811 Little Neck | 1.4 mi | 3.9 |
| MANOR OAKS WILLIAM BOWIE SCHOOL New Hyde Park | 1.6 mi | 8.0 |
| HILLSIDE GRADE SCHOOL New Hyde Park | 1.8 mi | 7.9 |
| PS 221 NORTH HILLS SCHOOL (THE) Little Neck | 1.5 mi | 6.6 |
| MANHASSET MIDDLE SCHOOL Manhasset | 2.0 mi | 8.8 |
| MANHASSET SECONDARY SCHOOL Manhasset | 2.0 mi | 9.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11020 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$169,265
Median Home Value
$1,155,600
Median Rent
$2,845/mo
Population
5,986
College Educated
62.9%
Homeownership
86.4%
Avg Commute
36.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Median Age
44.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| HERRICKS MIDDLE SCHOOL Albertson, NY | 9.1 |
| JERICHO MIDDLE SCHOOL Jericho, NY | 9.1 |
| NYC LAB MS FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES New York, NY | 8.9 |
| PAUL J GELINAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL East Setauket, NY | 8.9 |
| SCARSDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL Scarsdale, NY | 8.9 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL Bethpage, NY | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Great Neck South Middle School
What grades does Great Neck South Middle School serve?
Great Neck South Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Great Neck South Middle School?
Great Neck South Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 827 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Neck South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Neck South Middle School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Neck South Middle School rank in NY?
Great Neck South Middle School ranks #101 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Great Neck South Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Neck South Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Great Neck South Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Neck South Middle School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Great Neck South Middle School a charter school?
No, Great Neck South Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Great Neck South Middle School a Title I school?
No, Great Neck South Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Neck South Middle School?
20.6% of students at Great Neck South Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
Powered by 
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 827
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 20.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.5%
- Phone
- (516) 441-4600
Resources & Links
District
GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 6,841
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $35,780
- District Rank
- #3 of 10
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateRelated reading
- Best Public Schools in New York 2026: Top Districts from NYC to the Suburbsbest schools
- Best Schools in New York, NY — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best States for Public Schools in 2026: A Complete Rankingdata insights
- Charter Schools vs Public Schools: What the Data Actually Shows (2026)school choice
- Student-Teacher Ratio by State: Complete 2026 Rankingsdata insights
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.