Blue Creek School vs Shaker High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 498 m 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
Shaker High School
Latham · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,138 students
| Measure | Blue Creek School Latham, New York | Shaker High School Latham, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #877 of 2,536 | #148 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #14952 of 50,301 | #205 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 450 | 2,138 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 2,138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 99.5% |
| city | Latham | Latham |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaker High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 64.7).
- •Shaker High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 59%).
- •Shaker High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 46%).
- •Shaker High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 38.7%).
- •Blue Creek School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.1).
- •Shaker High School is the larger school with 2,138 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 Shaker High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shaker High School ranks higher (90.7 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 Shaker High School?
About 498 m in a straight line, between Latham and Latham in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Creek School: 450. Shaker High School: 2,138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Creek School and Shaker High School rank in New York?
Blue Creek School is 877th of 2,536 and Shaker High School is 148th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).