Alexander Hamilton High School vs Woodlands Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Hamilton High School
Elmsford · Public high · Grades 7–12
493 students
Woodlands Middle/High School
Hartsdale · Public high · Grades 7–12
658 students
| Measure | Alexander Hamilton High School Elmsford, New York | Woodlands Middle/High School Hartsdale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #854 of 1,079 | #837 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4869 of 16,910 | #4529 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 493 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| city | Elmsford | Hartsdale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodlands Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 63.6).
- •Woodlands Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Alexander Hamilton High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Woodlands Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 46.7%).
- •Woodlands Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.5).
- •Woodlands Middle/High School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 493.
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 Alexander Hamilton High School better than Woodlands Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Woodlands Middle/High School ranks higher (65.1 vs 63.6 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 Alexander Hamilton High School and Woodlands Middle/High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Elmsford and Hartsdale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Hamilton High School: 493. Woodlands Middle/High School: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Hamilton High School and Woodlands Middle/High School rank in New York?
Alexander Hamilton High School is 854th of 1,079 and Woodlands Middle/High School is 837th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).