Cohoes Middle School vs Howard T Herber Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 234 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cohoes Middle School
Cohoes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
427 students
Howard T Herber Middle School
Malverne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
| Measure | Cohoes Middle School Cohoes, New York | Howard T Herber Middle School Malverne, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #477 of 785 | #206 of 785 |
| National rank | #8907 of 15,369 | #3279 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 427 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 0.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 53% |
| city | Cohoes | Malverne |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard T Herber Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 44.1).
- •Howard T Herber Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 38%).
- •Howard T Herber Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Howard T Herber Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.7% vs 70%).
- •Cohoes Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.2).
- •Howard T Herber Middle School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 427.
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 Middle School better than Howard T Herber Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard T Herber Middle School ranks higher (70.3 vs 44.1 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 Middle School and Howard T Herber Middle School?
About 234 km in a straight line, between Cohoes and Malverne in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cohoes Middle School: 427. Howard T Herber Middle School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cohoes Middle School and Howard T Herber Middle School rank in New York?
Cohoes Middle School is 477th of 785 and Howard T Herber Middle School is 206th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).