Bell Top School vs Nurses Middle College Charter High School-Capital Region
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Top School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Nurses Middle College Charter High School-Capital Region
Rensselaer · Charter other · Grades 9–10
83 students
| Measure | Bell Top School Troy, New York | Nurses Middle College Charter High School-Capital Region Rensselaer, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #120 of 2,536 | – |
| National rank | #954 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–10 |
| Students | 304 | 83 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 83 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 87% | – |
| city | Troy | Rensselaer |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Top School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 84.3%).
- •Bell Top School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.6).
- •Bell Top School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 83.
- •Bell Top School is a public school while Nurses Middle College Charter High School-Capital Region is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bell Top School better than Nurses Middle College Charter High School-Capital Region?
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 Bell Top School and Nurses Middle College Charter High School-Capital Region?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Troy and Rensselaer in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Top School: 304. Nurses Middle College Charter High School-Capital Region: 83. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Top School and Nurses Middle College Charter High School-Capital Region rank in New York?
Bell Top School is 120th of 2,536 and Nurses Middle College Charter High School-Capital Region is unranked among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).