Cohen Middle School vs Diven School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cohen Middle School
Elmira Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
251 students
Diven School
Elmira · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
325 students
| Measure | Cohen Middle School Elmira Heights, New York | Diven School Elmira, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 785 | #1737 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10208 of 15,369 | #32390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 251 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Elmira Heights | Elmira |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diven School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 38.3).
- •Cohen Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 70.8%).
- •Cohen Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.5).
- •Diven School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 251.
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 Cohen Middle School better than Diven School?
On the Success Index (US), Diven School ranks higher (39.3 vs 38.3 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 Cohen Middle School and Diven School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Elmira Heights and Elmira in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cohen Middle School: 251. Diven School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cohen Middle School and Diven School rank in New York?
Cohen Middle School is 532nd of 785 and Diven School is 1737th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).