Canastota High School vs Otto L Shortell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canastota High School
Canastota · Public high · Grades 9–12
373 students
Otto L Shortell Middle School
Wampsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
355 students
| Measure | Canastota High School Canastota, New York | Otto L Shortell Middle School Wampsville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #621 of 1,079 | #436 of 785 |
| National rank | #2942 of 16,910 | #8295 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 373 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 40% |
| city | Canastota | Wampsville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canastota High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 47.0).
- •Canastota High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Canastota High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 23%).
- •Canastota High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 41.4%).
- •Otto L Shortell Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.8).
- •Canastota High School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 355.
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 Canastota High School better than Otto L Shortell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canastota High School ranks higher (71.4 vs 47.0 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 Canastota High School and Otto L Shortell Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Canastota and Wampsville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canastota High School: 373. Otto L Shortell Middle School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canastota High School and Otto L Shortell Middle School rank in New York?
Canastota High School is 621st of 1,079 and Otto L Shortell Middle School is 436th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).