Central Valley Academy vs Herkimer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Valley Academy
Ilion · Public high · Grades 9–12
615 students
Herkimer High School
Herkimer · Public high · Grades 6–12
537 students
| Measure | Central Valley Academy Ilion, New York | Herkimer High School Herkimer, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 1,079 | #985 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #111 of 16,910 | #8385 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 615 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.5% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 38% |
| city | Ilion | Herkimer |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Valley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 50.0).
- •Central Valley Academy does better on math proficiency (92% vs 38%).
- •Central Valley Academy does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 46%).
- •Central Valley Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.5% vs 51.2%).
- •Herkimer High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.8).
- •Central Valley Academy is the larger school with 615 students compared with 537.
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 Valley Academy better than Herkimer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Valley Academy ranks higher (92.7 vs 50.0 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 Central Valley Academy and Herkimer High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Ilion and Herkimer in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Valley Academy: 615. Herkimer High School: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Valley Academy and Herkimer High School rank in New York?
Central Valley Academy is 94th of 1,079 and Herkimer High School is 985th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).