Beacon High School vs Horizon-on-the-Hudson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon High School
Beacon · Public high · Grades 9–12
831 students
Horizon-on-the-Hudson School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Beacon High School Beacon, New York | Horizon-on-the-Hudson School Newburgh, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 1,079 | #2061 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #736 of 16,910 | #38758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 831 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 20% |
| city | Beacon | Newburgh |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 29.7).
- •Beacon High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 20%).
- •Beacon High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 17%).
- •Beacon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 62.2%).
- •Horizon-on-the-Hudson School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.7).
- •Beacon High School is the larger school with 831 students compared with 447.
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 Beacon High School better than Horizon-on-the-Hudson School?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon High School ranks higher (84.1 vs 29.7 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 Beacon High School and Horizon-on-the-Hudson School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Beacon and Newburgh in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon High School: 831. Horizon-on-the-Hudson School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon High School and Horizon-on-the-Hudson School rank in New York?
Beacon High School is 294th of 1,079 and Horizon-on-the-Hudson School is 2061st of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).