Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School vs Richard H O'rourke Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School
Burnt Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
965 students
Richard H O'rourke Middle School
Burnt Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School Burnt Hills, New York | Richard H O'rourke Middle School Burnt Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,079 | #74 of 785 |
| National rank | #54 of 16,910 | #640 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 965 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 67% |
| city | Burnt Hills | Burnt Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 86.0).
- •Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 67%).
- •Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 65%).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 21.2%).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.4).
- •Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School is the larger school with 965 students compared with 704.
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 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School better than Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School ranks higher (95.1 vs 86.0 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 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School and Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Burnt Hills and Burnt Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School: 965. Richard H O'rourke Middle School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School and Richard H O'rourke Middle School rank in New York?
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School is 48th of 1,079 and Richard H O'rourke Middle School is 74th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).