Amherst Middle School vs Highgate Heights
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Middle School
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
Highgate Heights
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
407 students
| Measure | Amherst Middle School Amherst, New York | Highgate Heights Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 785 | #2369 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1733 of 15,369 | #44094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 646 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 20% |
| city | Amherst | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 21.2).
- •Amherst Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 20%).
- •Amherst Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 22%).
- •Amherst Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 92.9%).
- •Amherst Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.6).
- •Amherst Middle School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 407.
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 Middle School better than Highgate Heights?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Middle School ranks higher (78.4 vs 21.2 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 Middle School and Highgate Heights?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Middle School: 646. Highgate Heights: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Middle School and Highgate Heights rank in New York?
Amherst Middle School is 131st of 785 and Highgate Heights is 2369th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).