Differences between north merrick and south merrick (North Bellmore, Wantagh: homes, high school)

[choiceaward]

Moving to merrick but trying to determine which school has more to offer in high school. I am considering homes that would either send my children to JFK high school or Calhoun high school? Education is a very important factor in my decision. Any advice? Move north or south???

[Walter Greenspan]

For those who may be unfamiliar with the area, there is the Hamlet of North Merrick and the Hamlet of Merrick, but no "South Merrick".

A map of the Hamlet of North Merrick:



A map of the Hamlet of Merrick:

[yvetteson]

I went to JFK. It's ranked very high, better than Calhoun. Most students were from South Merrick and South Bellmore. I did not like it because of the fierce competition, both scholastically and monetarily. You may want to go to both areas and talk to some people to get a feel for yourself. Good luck!

[Walter Greenspan]

For those who may be unfamiliar with the area, there is the Hamlet of North Bellmore and the Hamlet of Bellmore, but no "South Bellmore".


A map of the Hamlet of North Bellmore:



A map of the Hamlet of Bellmore:

[Johninwestbury]

Both seem good. Love the whole Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh-Seaford area, the way Nassau should be, never should've left.