Arcadia Middle School vs Athena High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
673 students
Athena High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,070 students
| Measure | Arcadia Middle School Rochester, New York | Athena High School Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #437 of 785 | #300 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #8300 of 15,369 | #749 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 673 | 1,070 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 1,070 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 93% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athena High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 46.9).
- •Athena High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 39%).
- •Athena High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Athena High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 50.2%).
- •Arcadia Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.3).
- •Athena High School is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 673.
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 Arcadia Middle School better than Athena High School?
On the Success Index (US), Athena High School ranks higher (84.0 vs 46.9 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 Arcadia Middle School and Athena High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Middle School: 673. Athena High School: 1,070. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Middle School and Athena High School rank in New York?
Arcadia Middle School is 437th of 785 and Athena High School is 300th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).