Clarkstown South Senior High School vs Valley Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 51 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
Valley Central High School
Montgomery · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,385 students
| Measure | Clarkstown South Senior High School West Nyack, New York | Valley Central High School Montgomery, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #91 of 1,079 | #224 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #105 of 16,910 | #390 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,386 | 1,385 |
| Enrollment | 1,386 | 1,385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 96% |
| city | West Nyack | Montgomery |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarkstown South Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.8 vs 87.7).
- •Clarkstown South Senior High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 96%).
- •Clarkstown South Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 95%).
- •Clarkstown South Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 36.2%).
- •Valley Central High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.2).
- •Clarkstown South Senior High School is the larger school with 1,386 students compared with 1,385.
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 Valley Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarkstown South Senior High School ranks higher (92.8 vs 87.7 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 Clarkstown South Senior High School and Valley Central High School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between West Nyack and Montgomery in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarkstown South Senior High School: 1,386. Valley Central High School: 1,385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarkstown South Senior High School and Valley Central High School rank in New York?
Clarkstown South Senior High School is 91st of 1,079 and Valley Central High School is 224th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).