Bronx School of Law and Finance vs Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 216 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronx School of Law and Finance
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
330 students
Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School
Waterford · Public high · Grades 7–12
330 students
| Measure | Bronx School of Law and Finance Bronx, New York | Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School Waterford, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #873 of 1,079 | #607 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #5189 of 16,910 | #2874 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 330 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Bronx | Waterford |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 62.3).
- •Bronx School of Law and Finance does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Bronx School of Law and Finance does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 93%).
- •Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.2).
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 Bronx School of Law and Finance better than Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School ranks higher (71.8 vs 62.3 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 Bronx School of Law and Finance and Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Waterford in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx School of Law and Finance: 330. Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx School of Law and Finance and Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School rank in New York?
Bronx School of Law and Finance is 873rd of 1,079 and Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School is 607th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).