Big Cross Street School vs Oliver W Winch Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Cross Street School
Glens Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
211 students
Oliver W Winch Middle School
South Glens Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | Big Cross Street School Glens Falls, New York | Oliver W Winch Middle School South Glens Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1562 of 2,536 | #311 of 785 |
| National rank | #28296 of 50,301 | #5867 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 211 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| city | Glens Falls | South Glens Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oliver W Winch Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 45.4).
- •Oliver W Winch Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Oliver W Winch Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Oliver W Winch Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 60.2%).
- •Big Cross Street School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.9).
- •Oliver W Winch Middle School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 211.
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 Big Cross Street School better than Oliver W Winch Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oliver W Winch Middle School ranks higher (58.2 vs 45.4 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 Big Cross Street School and Oliver W Winch Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Glens Falls and South Glens Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Cross Street School: 211. Oliver W Winch Middle School: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Cross Street School and Oliver W Winch Middle School rank in New York?
Big Cross Street School is 1562nd of 2,536 and Oliver W Winch Middle School is 311th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).