Chester Academy-Middle/High School vs S S Seward Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Academy-Middle/High School
Chester · Public high · Grades 6–12
538 students
S S Seward Institute
Florida · Public high · Grades 6–12
391 students
| Measure | Chester Academy-Middle/High School Chester, New York | S S Seward Institute Florida, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #715 of 1,079 | #415 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3473 of 16,910 | #1586 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 538 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Chester | Florida |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S S Seward Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 69.3).
- •S S Seward Institute does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •S S Seward Institute does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 42%).
- •S S Seward Institute does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.8).
- •Chester Academy-Middle/High School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 391.
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 Chester Academy-Middle/High School better than S S Seward Institute?
On the Success Index (US), S S Seward Institute ranks higher (78.0 vs 69.3 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 Chester Academy-Middle/High School and S S Seward Institute?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Chester and Florida in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Academy-Middle/High School: 538. S S Seward Institute: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Academy-Middle/High School and S S Seward Institute rank in New York?
Chester Academy-Middle/High School is 715th of 1,079 and S S Seward Institute is 415th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).