Central Park Middle School vs Schenectady High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Park Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
Schenectady High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,885 students
| Measure | Central Park Middle School Schenectady, New York | Schenectady High School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #645 of 785 | #720 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #12158 of 15,369 | #3485 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 600 | 2,885 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 2,885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 78% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schenectady High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 28.7).
- •Schenectady High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 22%).
- •Schenectady High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 25%).
- •Schenectady High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 76.3%).
- •Central Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.4).
- •Schenectady High School is the larger school with 2,885 students compared with 600.
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 Central Park Middle School better than Schenectady High School?
On the Success Index (US), Schenectady High School ranks higher (69.3 vs 28.7 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 Central Park Middle School and Schenectady High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Park Middle School: 600. Schenectady High School: 2,885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Park Middle School and Schenectady High School rank in New York?
Central Park Middle School is 645th of 785 and Schenectady High School is 720th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).