Amherst Central High School vs Grand Island Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Central High School
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
865 students
Grand Island Senior High School
Grand Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
868 students
| Measure | Amherst Central High School Amherst, New York | Grand Island Senior High School Grand Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,079 | #134 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #208 of 16,910 | #167 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 865 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 97% |
| city | Amherst | Grand Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.6 vs 91.4).
- •Amherst Central High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 97%).
- •Grand Island Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 95%).
- •Grand Island Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 33.2%).
- •Amherst Central High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.0).
- •Grand Island Senior High School is the larger school with 868 students compared with 865.
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 Amherst Central High School better than Grand Island Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amherst Central High School and Grand Island Senior High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Grand Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Central High School: 865. Grand Island Senior High School: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Central High School and Grand Island Senior High School rank in New York?
Amherst Central High School is 150th of 1,079 and Grand Island Senior High School is 134th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).