Cohoes Middle School vs Knickerbacker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 3.0 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
Knickerbacker Middle School
Troy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students
| Measure | Cohoes Middle School Cohoes, New York | Knickerbacker Middle School Troy, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 785 | #578 of 785 |
| National rank | #8907 of 15,369 | #10991 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 427 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 23% |
| city | Cohoes | Troy |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cohoes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 34.4).
- •Cohoes Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 23%).
- •Cohoes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Knickerbacker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 70%).
- •Knickerbacker Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 9.9).
- •Knickerbacker Middle School is the larger school with 474 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 Knickerbacker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cohoes Middle School ranks higher (44.1 vs 34.4 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 Knickerbacker Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cohoes and Troy in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cohoes Middle School: 427. Knickerbacker Middle School: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cohoes Middle School and Knickerbacker Middle School rank in New York?
Cohoes Middle School is 477th of 785 and Knickerbacker Middle School is 578th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).