Amherst Central High School vs Maplemere Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.8 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
Maplemere Elementary School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students
| Measure | Amherst Central High School Amherst, New York | Maplemere Elementary School Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,079 | #860 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #208 of 16,910 | #14732 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 865 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 57% |
| city | Amherst | Amherst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 65.1).
- •Amherst Central High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 57%).
- •Amherst Central High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 52%).
- •Amherst Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 44.9%).
- •Amherst Central High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.2).
- •Amherst Central High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 488.
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 Maplemere Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Central High School ranks higher (90.6 vs 65.1 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 Amherst Central High School and Maplemere Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Central High School: 865. Maplemere Elementary School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Central High School and Maplemere Elementary School rank in New York?
Amherst Central High School is 150th of 1,079 and Maplemere Elementary School is 860th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).