Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School vs Hendrick Hudson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School
Buchanan · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
224 students
Hendrick Hudson High School
Montrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
729 students
| Measure | Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School Buchanan, New York | Hendrick Hudson High School Montrose, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1445 of 2,536 | #173 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #26009 of 50,301 | #250 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 224 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 92% |
| city | Buchanan | Montrose |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hendrick Hudson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 48.7).
- •Hendrick Hudson High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 42%).
- •Hendrick Hudson High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 32%).
- •Hendrick Hudson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 40.2%).
- •Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.4).
- •Hendrick Hudson High School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 224.
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 Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School better than Hendrick Hudson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hendrick Hudson High School ranks higher (89.8 vs 48.7 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 Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School and Hendrick Hudson High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Montrose in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School: 224. Hendrick Hudson High School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School and Hendrick Hudson High School rank in New York?
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School is 1445th of 2,536 and Hendrick Hudson High School is 173rd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).