Candor Junior-Senior High School vs Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 297 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candor Junior-Senior High School
Candor · Public high · Grades 7–12
306 students
Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School
Lake Placid · Public high · Grades 6–12
304 students
| Measure | Candor Junior-Senior High School Candor, New York | Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School Lake Placid, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1012 of 1,079 | #764 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #9632 of 16,910 | #3847 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 306 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 32.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 7.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Candor | Lake Placid |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 45.2).
- •Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 65.4%).
- •Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 9.3).
- •Candor Junior-Senior High School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 304.
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 Candor Junior-Senior High School better than Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 45.2 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 Candor Junior-Senior High School and Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Candor and Lake Placid in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candor Junior-Senior High School: 306. Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candor Junior-Senior High School and Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School rank in New York?
Candor Junior-Senior High School is 1012th of 1,079 and Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School is 764th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).