Ardsley Middle School vs Dobbs Ferry Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardsley Middle School
Ardsley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
790 students
Dobbs Ferry Middle School
Dobbs Ferry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
| Measure | Ardsley Middle School Ardsley, New York | Dobbs Ferry Middle School Dobbs Ferry, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #30 of 785 | #90 of 785 |
| National rank | #230 of 15,369 | #846 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 790 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| city | Ardsley | Dobbs Ferry |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ardsley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 84.3).
- •Ardsley Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Ardsley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 63%).
- •Ardsley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 17.4%).
- •Dobbs Ferry Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.8).
- •Ardsley Middle School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 345.
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 Ardsley Middle School better than Dobbs Ferry Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ardsley Middle School ranks higher (90.9 vs 84.3 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 Ardsley Middle School and Dobbs Ferry Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Ardsley and Dobbs Ferry in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardsley Middle School: 790. Dobbs Ferry Middle School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardsley Middle School and Dobbs Ferry Middle School rank in New York?
Ardsley Middle School is 30th of 785 and Dobbs Ferry Middle School is 90th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).