Cohoes High School vs Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cohoes High School
Cohoes · Public high · Grades 9–12
607 students
Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School
Waterford · Public high · Grades 7–12
330 students
| Measure | Cohoes High School Cohoes, New York | Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School Waterford, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #500 of 1,079 | #607 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2294 of 16,910 | #2874 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 607 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| city | Cohoes | Waterford |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cohoes High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 71.8).
- •Cohoes High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Cohoes High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 68.5%).
- •Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 11.7).
- •Cohoes High School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 330.
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 Cohoes High School better than Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cohoes High School ranks higher (74.2 vs 71.8 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 Cohoes High School and Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Cohoes and Waterford in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cohoes High School: 607. Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cohoes High School and Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School rank in New York?
Cohoes High School is 500th of 1,079 and Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School is 607th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).