City Honors School vs Herbert H Lehman High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 475 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Honors School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 5–12
1,088 students
Herbert H Lehman High School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,087 students
| Measure | City Honors School Buffalo, New York | Herbert H Lehman High School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #423 of 1,079 | #604 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1642 of 16,910 | #2862 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,088 | 1,087 |
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 1,087 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| city | Buffalo | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City Honors School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 71.8).
- •City Honors School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •City Honors School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 81.2%).
- •Herbert H Lehman High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.1).
- •City Honors School is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 1,087.
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 City Honors School better than Herbert H Lehman High School?
On the Success Index (US), City Honors School ranks higher (77.5 vs 71.8 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 City Honors School and Herbert H Lehman High School?
About 475 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Honors School: 1,088. Herbert H Lehman High School: 1,087. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Honors School and Herbert H Lehman High School rank in New York?
City Honors School is 423rd of 1,079 and Herbert H Lehman High School is 604th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).