Ballston Spa Senior High School vs Chango Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 7.4 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
Chango Elementary School
Ballston Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
| Measure | Ballston Spa Senior High School Ballston Spa, New York | Chango Elementary School Ballston Lake, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #196 of 1,079 | #199 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #307 of 16,910 | #1892 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,300 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 1,300 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 85% |
| city | Ballston Spa | Ballston Lake |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballston Spa Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 86.3).
- •Ballston Spa Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 85%).
- •Ballston Spa Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 74%).
- •Chango Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 32.8%).
- •Ballston Spa Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.6).
- •Ballston Spa Senior High School is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 510.
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 Chango Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballston Spa Senior High School ranks higher (88.9 vs 86.3 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 Chango Elementary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Ballston Spa and Ballston Lake in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballston Spa Senior High School: 1,300. Chango Elementary School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballston Spa Senior High School and Chango Elementary School rank in New York?
Ballston Spa Senior High School is 196th of 1,079 and Chango Elementary School is 199th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).