Ballston Spa Middle School vs Wood Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballston Spa Middle School
Ballston Spa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
883 students
Wood Road Elementary School
Ballston Spa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | Ballston Spa Middle School Ballston Spa, New York | Wood Road Elementary School Ballston Spa, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 785 | #803 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2437 of 15,369 | #13336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 883 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 883 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 55% |
| city | Ballston Spa | Ballston Spa |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballston Spa Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 67.2).
- •Ballston Spa Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Wood Road Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Ballston Spa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 45.7%).
- •Wood Road Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.0).
- •Ballston Spa Middle School is the larger school with 883 students compared with 477.
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 Ballston Spa Middle School better than Wood Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballston Spa Middle School ranks higher (74.5 vs 67.2 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 Ballston Spa Middle School and Wood Road Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ballston Spa and Ballston Spa in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballston Spa Middle School: 883. Wood Road Elementary School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballston Spa Middle School and Wood Road Elementary School rank in New York?
Ballston Spa Middle School is 168th of 785 and Wood Road Elementary School is 803rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).