Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School vs Peekskill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.4 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 Middle School
Peekskill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
860 students
| Measure | Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School Buchanan, New York | Peekskill Middle School Peekskill, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1445 of 2,536 | #564 of 785 |
| National rank | #26009 of 50,301 | #10736 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 224 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| city | Buchanan | Peekskill |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 35.6).
- •Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 49.1%).
- •Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.1).
- •Peekskill Middle School is the larger school with 860 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School ranks higher (48.7 vs 35.6 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 Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School and Peekskill Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Peekskill in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School: 224. Peekskill Middle School: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School and Peekskill Middle School rank in New York?
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School is 1445th of 2,536 and Peekskill Middle School is 564th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).