Cataract Elementary School vs Niagara Falls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cataract Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
496 students
Niagara Falls High School
Niagara Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,034 students
| Measure | Cataract Elementary School Niagara Falls, New York | Niagara Falls High School Niagara Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2034 of 2,536 | #703 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #38251 of 50,301 | #3405 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 496 | 2,034 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 2,034 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 86% |
| city | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niagara Falls High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 30.4).
- •Niagara Falls High School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 40%).
- •Niagara Falls High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 24%).
- •Cataract Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 75.8%).
- •Cataract Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •Niagara Falls High School is the larger school with 2,034 students compared with 496.
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 Cataract Elementary School better than Niagara Falls High School?
On the Success Index (US), Niagara Falls High School ranks higher (69.6 vs 30.4 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 Cataract Elementary School and Niagara Falls High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cataract Elementary School: 496. Niagara Falls High School: 2,034. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cataract Elementary School and Niagara Falls High School rank in New York?
Cataract Elementary School is 2034th of 2,536 and Niagara Falls High School is 703rd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).