Bethlehem Central Senior High School vs Elsmere Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethlehem Central Senior High School
Delmar · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,322 students
Elsmere Elementary School
Delmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
236 students
| Measure | Bethlehem Central Senior High School Delmar, New York | Elsmere Elementary School Delmar, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #81 of 1,079 | #119 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #93 of 16,910 | #934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,322 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 82% |
| city | Delmar | Delmar |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethlehem Central Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 89.3).
- •Bethlehem Central Senior High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 82%).
- •Bethlehem Central Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 72%).
- •Elsmere Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 16.8%).
- •Elsmere Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.1).
- •Bethlehem Central Senior High School is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 236.
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 Bethlehem Central Senior High School better than Elsmere Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethlehem Central Senior High School ranks higher (93.2 vs 89.3 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 Bethlehem Central Senior High School and Elsmere Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Delmar and Delmar in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethlehem Central Senior High School: 1,322. Elsmere Elementary School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethlehem Central Senior High School and Elsmere Elementary School rank in New York?
Bethlehem Central Senior High School is 81st of 1,079 and Elsmere Elementary School is 119th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).