Amsterdam High School vs Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amsterdam High School
Amsterdam · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,192 students
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
Amsterdam · Public middle · Grades 6–8
772 students
| Measure | Amsterdam High School Amsterdam, New York | Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy Amsterdam, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #729 of 1,079 | #716 of 785 |
| National rank | #3545 of 16,910 | #13476 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,192 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 14% |
| city | Amsterdam | Amsterdam |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amsterdam High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 21.8).
- •Amsterdam High School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 14%).
- •Amsterdam High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 17%).
- •Amsterdam High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 75.1%).
- •Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.1).
- •Amsterdam High School is the larger school with 1,192 students compared with 772.
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 Amsterdam High School better than Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Amsterdam High School ranks higher (69.0 vs 21.8 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 Amsterdam High School and Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Amsterdam and Amsterdam in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amsterdam High School: 1,192. Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amsterdam High School and Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy rank in New York?
Amsterdam High School is 729th of 1,079 and Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy is 716th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).