Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School vs Peekskill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.9 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
Peekskill High School
Peekskill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,178 students
| Measure | Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School Buchanan, New York | Peekskill High School Peekskill, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1445 of 2,536 | #406 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #26009 of 50,301 | #1495 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 224 | 1,178 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 1,178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 85% |
| city | Buchanan | Peekskill |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peekskill High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 48.7).
- •Peekskill High School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 42%).
- •Peekskill High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 49.4%).
- •Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.1).
- •Peekskill High School is the larger school with 1,178 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 Peekskill High School?
On the Success Index (US), Peekskill High School ranks higher (78.6 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 Peekskill High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Peekskill in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School: 224. Peekskill High School: 1,178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School and Peekskill High School rank in New York?
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School is 1445th of 2,536 and Peekskill High School is 406th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).