Blue Creek School vs Boght Hills School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Creek School
Latham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
Boght Hills School
Cohoes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students
| Measure | Blue Creek School Latham, New York | Boght Hills School Cohoes, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #877 of 2,536 | #335 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14952 of 50,301 | #4296 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 450 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 77% |
| city | Latham | Cohoes |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boght Hills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 64.7).
- •Boght Hills School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Boght Hills School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Boght Hills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 38.7%).
- •Blue Creek School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.5).
- •Boght Hills School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 450.
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 Blue Creek School better than Boght Hills School?
On the Success Index (US), Boght Hills School ranks higher (81.2 vs 64.7 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 Blue Creek School and Boght Hills School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Latham and Cohoes in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Creek School: 450. Boght Hills School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Creek School and Boght Hills School rank in New York?
Blue Creek School is 877th of 2,536 and Boght Hills School is 335th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).