Belle Sherman School vs Ithaca Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Sherman School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
Ithaca Senior High School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,411 students
| Measure | Belle Sherman School Ithaca, New York | Ithaca Senior High School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #667 of 2,536 | #199 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #10848 of 50,301 | #311 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 347 | 1,411 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 1,411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 97% |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ithaca Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 70.6).
- •Ithaca Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 62%).
- •Ithaca Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 47%).
- •Ithaca Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 29.1%).
- •Belle Sherman School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.8).
- •Ithaca Senior High School is the larger school with 1,411 students compared with 347.
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 Belle Sherman School better than Ithaca Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ithaca Senior High School ranks higher (88.9 vs 70.6 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 Belle Sherman School and Ithaca Senior High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Sherman School: 347. Ithaca Senior High School: 1,411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Sherman School and Ithaca Senior High School rank in New York?
Belle Sherman School is 667th of 2,536 and Ithaca Senior High School is 199th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).