Amherst Central High School vs Smallwood Drive School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 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
Smallwood Drive School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students
| Measure | Amherst Central High School Amherst, New York | Smallwood Drive School Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,079 | #361 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #208 of 16,910 | #4680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 865 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 71% |
| 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 80.6).
- •Amherst Central High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 71%).
- •Amherst Central High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 65%).
- •Smallwood Drive School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 33.2%).
- •Amherst Central High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.9).
- •Amherst Central High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 708.
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 Smallwood Drive School?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Central High School ranks higher (90.6 vs 80.6 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 Amherst Central High School and Smallwood Drive School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Central High School: 865. Smallwood Drive School: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Central High School and Smallwood Drive School rank in New York?
Amherst Central High School is 150th of 1,079 and Smallwood Drive School is 361st of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).