Cohen Middle School vs Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.6 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
Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School
Elmira · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
411 students
| Measure | Cohen Middle School Elmira Heights, New York | Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School Elmira, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 785 | #778 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10208 of 15,369 | #12870 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 251 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Elmira Heights | Elmira |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 38.3).
- •Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 57%).
- •Cohen Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.3).
- •Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 251.
- •Cohen Middle School is a public school while Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School ranks higher (67.8 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 Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Elmira Heights and Elmira in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cohen Middle School: 251. Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cohen Middle School and Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School rank in New York?
Cohen Middle School is 532nd of 785 and Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School is 778th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).