Averill Park High School vs Columbia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Averill Park High School
Averill Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
870 students
Columbia High School
East Greenbush · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
| Measure | Averill Park High School Averill Park, New York | Columbia High School East Greenbush, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #212 of 1,079 | #157 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #357 of 16,910 | #224 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 870 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 96% |
| city | Averill Park | East Greenbush |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 88.1).
- •Averill Park High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 96%).
- •Averill Park High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 97%).
- •Columbia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 27.6%).
- •Columbia High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.0).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 870.
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 Averill Park High School better than Columbia High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia High School ranks higher (90.3 vs 88.1 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 Averill Park High School and Columbia High School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Averill Park and East Greenbush in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Averill Park High School: 870. Columbia High School: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Averill Park High School and Columbia High School rank in New York?
Averill Park High School is 212th of 1,079 and Columbia High School is 157th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).