Cold Spring Harbor High School vs Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 227 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Spring Harbor High School
Cold Spring Harbor · Public high · Grades 7–12
719 students
Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School
Mechanicville · Public high · Grades 6–12
717 students
| Measure | Cold Spring Harbor High School Cold Spring Harbor, New York | Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School Mechanicville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,079 | #888 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #80 of 16,910 | #5424 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 719 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.2% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 63% |
| city | Cold Spring Harbor | Mechanicville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cold Spring Harbor High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.8 vs 61.5).
- •Cold Spring Harbor High School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 63%).
- •Cold Spring Harbor High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 50%).
- •Cold Spring Harbor High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 45.3%).
- •Cold Spring Harbor High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.6).
- •Cold Spring Harbor High School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 717.
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 Cold Spring Harbor High School better than Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cold Spring Harbor High School ranks higher (93.8 vs 61.5 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 Cold Spring Harbor High School and Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Cold Spring Harbor and Mechanicville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Spring Harbor High School: 719. Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Spring Harbor High School and Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School rank in New York?
Cold Spring Harbor High School is 71st of 1,079 and Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School is 888th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).