Ballston Spa Senior High School vs Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballston Spa Senior High School
Ballston Spa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,300 students
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School
Burnt Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
965 students
| Measure | Ballston Spa Senior High School Ballston Spa, New York | Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School Burnt Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #196 of 1,079 | #48 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #307 of 16,910 | #54 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,300 | 965 |
| Enrollment | 1,300 | 965 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 99.5% |
| city | Ballston Spa | Burnt Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 88.9).
- •Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 97%).
- •Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 94%).
- •Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 32.8%).
- •Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.9).
- •Ballston Spa Senior High School is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 965.
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 Senior High School better than Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School ranks higher (95.1 vs 88.9 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 Ballston Spa Senior High School and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Ballston Spa and Burnt Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballston Spa Senior High School: 1,300. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School: 965. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballston Spa Senior High School and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School rank in New York?
Ballston Spa Senior High School is 196th of 1,079 and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School is 48th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).