Clarkstown South Senior High School vs Felix Festa Determination Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarkstown South Senior High School
West Nyack · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,386 students
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
West Nyack · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students
| Measure | Clarkstown South Senior High School West Nyack, New York | Felix Festa Determination Middle School West Nyack, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #91 of 1,079 | #116 of 785 |
| National rank | #105 of 16,910 | #1269 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,386 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 1,386 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 70% |
| city | West Nyack | West Nyack |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarkstown South Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.8 vs 81.4).
- •Clarkstown South Senior High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 70%).
- •Clarkstown South Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 60%).
- •Felix Festa Determination Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 22.8%).
- •Felix Festa Determination Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.2).
- •Clarkstown South Senior High School is the larger school with 1,386 students compared with 679.
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 Clarkstown South Senior High School better than Felix Festa Determination Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarkstown South Senior High School ranks higher (92.8 vs 81.4 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 Clarkstown South Senior High School and Felix Festa Determination Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between West Nyack and West Nyack in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarkstown South Senior High School: 1,386. Felix Festa Determination Middle School: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarkstown South Senior High School and Felix Festa Determination Middle School rank in New York?
Clarkstown South Senior High School is 91st of 1,079 and Felix Festa Determination Middle School is 116th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).