Averill Park High School vs Poestenkill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 5.1 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
Poestenkill Elementary School
Poestenkill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Averill Park High School Averill Park, New York | Poestenkill Elementary School Poestenkill, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #212 of 1,079 | #596 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #357 of 16,910 | #9334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 870 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 67% |
| city | Averill Park | Poestenkill |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Averill Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 72.9).
- •Averill Park High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 67%).
- •Averill Park High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 62%).
- •Poestenkill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 27.6%).
- •Averill Park High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •Averill Park High School is the larger school with 870 students compared with 334.
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 Poestenkill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Averill Park High School ranks higher (88.1 vs 72.9 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 Averill Park High School and Poestenkill Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Averill Park and Poestenkill in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Averill Park High School: 870. Poestenkill Elementary School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Averill Park High School and Poestenkill Elementary School rank in New York?
Averill Park High School is 212th of 1,079 and Poestenkill Elementary School is 596th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).