Amsterdam High School vs William H Barkley Microsociety
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.3 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
William H Barkley Microsociety
Amsterdam · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
| Measure | Amsterdam High School Amsterdam, New York | William H Barkley Microsociety Amsterdam, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #729 of 1,079 | #2000 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3545 of 16,910 | #37392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,192 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 32% |
| city | Amsterdam | Amsterdam |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amsterdam High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 31.8).
- •Amsterdam High School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 32%).
- •Amsterdam High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Amsterdam High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 72.6%).
- •William H Barkley Microsociety does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.1).
- •Amsterdam High School is the larger school with 1,192 students compared with 285.
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 William H Barkley Microsociety?
On the Success Index (US), Amsterdam High School ranks higher (69.0 vs 31.8 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 William H Barkley Microsociety?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Amsterdam and Amsterdam in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amsterdam High School: 1,192. William H Barkley Microsociety: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amsterdam High School and William H Barkley Microsociety rank in New York?
Amsterdam High School is 729th of 1,079 and William H Barkley Microsociety is 2000th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).