Ballston Spa Senior High School vs Carmel High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 174 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
Carmel High School
Carmel · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,299 students
| Measure | Ballston Spa Senior High School Ballston Spa, New York | Carmel High School Carmel, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #196 of 1,079 | #207 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #307 of 16,910 | #337 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,300 | 1,299 |
| Enrollment | 1,300 | 1,299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 99.5% |
| city | Ballston Spa | Carmel |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.9 vs 88.4).
- •Carmel High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 97%).
- •Carmel High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 94%).
- •Ballston Spa Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 35.9%).
- •Ballston Spa Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.6).
- •Ballston Spa Senior High School is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 1,299.
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 Carmel High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ballston Spa Senior High School and Carmel High School?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Ballston Spa and Carmel in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballston Spa Senior High School: 1,300. Carmel High School: 1,299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballston Spa Senior High School and Carmel High School rank in New York?
Ballston Spa Senior High School is 196th of 1,079 and Carmel High School is 207th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).