Bay Trail Middle School vs Penfield Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Trail Middle School
Penfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,094 students
Penfield Senior High School
Penfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,442 students
| Measure | Bay Trail Middle School Penfield, New York | Penfield Senior High School Penfield, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #99 of 785 | #117 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #974 of 15,369 | #142 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,094 | 1,442 |
| Enrollment | 1,094 | 1,442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 99.5% |
| city | Penfield | Penfield |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penfield Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 83.3).
- •Penfield Senior High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 75%).
- •Penfield Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 60%).
- •Penfield Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 23.8%).
- •Bay Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.2).
- •Penfield Senior High School is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 1,094.
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 Bay Trail Middle School better than Penfield Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Penfield Senior High School ranks higher (92.0 vs 83.3 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 Bay Trail Middle School and Penfield Senior High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Penfield and Penfield in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Trail Middle School: 1,094. Penfield Senior High School: 1,442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Trail Middle School and Penfield Senior High School rank in New York?
Bay Trail Middle School is 99th of 785 and Penfield Senior High School is 117th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).