Boght Hills School vs Forts Ferry School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boght Hills School
Cohoes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students
Forts Ferry School
Latham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
| Measure | Boght Hills School Cohoes, New York | Forts Ferry School Latham, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #335 of 2,536 | #508 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4296 of 50,301 | #7583 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 576 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 66% |
| city | Cohoes | Latham |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boght Hills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 75.6).
- •Boght Hills School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Boght Hills School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Boght Hills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 38.1%).
- •Forts Ferry School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.5).
- •Boght Hills School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 423.
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 Boght Hills School better than Forts Ferry School?
On the Success Index (US), Boght Hills School ranks higher (81.2 vs 75.6 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 Boght Hills School and Forts Ferry School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cohoes and Latham in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boght Hills School: 576. Forts Ferry School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boght Hills School and Forts Ferry School rank in New York?
Boght Hills School is 335th of 2,536 and Forts Ferry School is 508th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).