Big Cross Street School vs South Glens Falls Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 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
South Glens Falls Senior High School
South Glens Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
939 students
| Measure | Big Cross Street School Glens Falls, New York | South Glens Falls Senior High School South Glens Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1562 of 2,536 | #311 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #28296 of 50,301 | #814 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 211 | 939 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 939 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 94% |
| city | Glens Falls | South Glens Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Glens Falls Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 45.4).
- •South Glens Falls Senior High School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 47%).
- •South Glens Falls Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 32%).
- •South Glens Falls Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 60.2%).
- •Big Cross Street School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.4).
- •South Glens Falls Senior High School is the larger school with 939 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 South Glens Falls Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Glens Falls Senior High School ranks higher (83.6 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 South Glens Falls Senior High School?
About 2.5 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. South Glens Falls Senior High School: 939. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Cross Street School and South Glens Falls Senior High School rank in New York?
Big Cross Street School is 1562nd of 2,536 and South Glens Falls Senior High School is 311th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).