Ballston Spa Senior High School vs Wood Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 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
Wood Road Elementary School
Ballston Spa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | Ballston Spa Senior High School Ballston Spa, New York | Wood Road Elementary School Ballston Spa, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 1,079 | #803 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #307 of 16,910 | #13336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,300 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 1,300 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 55% |
| city | Ballston Spa | Ballston Spa |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballston Spa Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 67.2).
- •Ballston Spa Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 55%).
- •Ballston Spa Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 54%).
- •Ballston Spa Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 45.7%).
- •Wood Road Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.9).
- •Ballston Spa Senior High School is the larger school with 1,300 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 Senior High School better than Wood Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballston Spa Senior High School ranks higher (88.9 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 Senior High School and Wood Road Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ballston Spa and Ballston Spa in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballston Spa Senior High School: 1,300. Wood Road Elementary School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballston Spa Senior High School and Wood Road Elementary School rank in New York?
Ballston Spa Senior High School is 196th of 1,079 and Wood Road Elementary School is 803rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).