Altamont Elementary School vs Guilderland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altamont Elementary School
Altamont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
295 students
Guilderland High School
Guilderland Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,476 students
| Measure | Altamont Elementary School Altamont, New York | Guilderland High School Guilderland Center, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #532 of 2,536 | #122 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #8053 of 50,301 | #148 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 295 | 1,476 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 1,476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 98% |
| city | Altamont | Guilderland Center |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guilderland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 74.8).
- •Guilderland High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 62%).
- •Guilderland High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 52%).
- •Altamont Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 28.3%).
- •Altamont Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.1).
- •Guilderland High School is the larger school with 1,476 students compared with 295.
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 Altamont Elementary School better than Guilderland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Guilderland High School ranks higher (91.9 vs 74.8 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 Altamont Elementary School and Guilderland High School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Altamont and Guilderland Center in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altamont Elementary School: 295. Guilderland High School: 1,476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altamont Elementary School and Guilderland High School rank in New York?
Altamont Elementary School is 532nd of 2,536 and Guilderland High School is 122nd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).