Cohen Middle School vs Ernie Davis Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 2.8 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
Ernie Davis Academy
Elmira · Public middle · Grades 7–8
844 students
| Measure | Cohen Middle School Elmira Heights, New York | Ernie Davis Academy Elmira, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 785 | #687 of 785 |
| National rank | #10208 of 15,369 | #13044 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 251 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 20% |
| city | Elmira Heights | Elmira |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cohen Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 23.9).
- •Cohen Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 20%).
- •Cohen Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •Cohen Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 70.5%).
- •Cohen Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.8).
- •Ernie Davis Academy is the larger school with 844 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 Ernie Davis Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cohen Middle School ranks higher (38.3 vs 23.9 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 Ernie Davis Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Elmira Heights and Elmira in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cohen Middle School: 251. Ernie Davis Academy: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cohen Middle School and Ernie Davis Academy rank in New York?
Cohen Middle School is 532nd of 785 and Ernie Davis Academy is 687th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).