Arthur S May School vs Poughkeepsie High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur S May School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
Poughkeepsie High School
Poughkeepsie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,151 students
| Measure | Arthur S May School Poughkeepsie, New York | Poughkeepsie High School Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1226 of 2,536 | #736 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #22054 of 50,301 | #3586 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 496 | 1,151 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 75% |
| city | Poughkeepsie | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poughkeepsie High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 54.4).
- •Poughkeepsie High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 42%).
- •Poughkeepsie High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 42%).
- •Arthur S May School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 80.5%).
- •Arthur S May School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.7).
- •Poughkeepsie High School is the larger school with 1,151 students compared with 496.
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 Arthur S May School better than Poughkeepsie High School?
On the Success Index (US), Poughkeepsie High School ranks higher (68.9 vs 54.4 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 Arthur S May School and Poughkeepsie High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Poughkeepsie and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur S May School: 496. Poughkeepsie High School: 1,151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur S May School and Poughkeepsie High School rank in New York?
Arthur S May School is 1226th of 2,536 and Poughkeepsie High School is 736th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).