Colonie Central High School vs Southgate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonie Central High School
Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,640 students
Southgate School
Loudonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
| Measure | Colonie Central High School Albany, New York | Southgate School Loudonville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #301 of 1,079 | #186 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #751 of 16,910 | #1725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,640 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 1,640 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 72% |
| city | Albany | Loudonville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southgate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 84.0).
- •Colonie Central High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 72%).
- •Colonie Central High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 77%).
- •Southgate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 41.6%).
- •Southgate School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.3).
- •Colonie Central High School is the larger school with 1,640 students compared with 369.
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 Colonie Central High School better than Southgate School?
On the Success Index (US), Southgate School ranks higher (86.8 vs 84.0 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 Colonie Central High School and Southgate School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Albany and Loudonville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonie Central High School: 1,640. Southgate School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonie Central High School and Southgate School rank in New York?
Colonie Central High School is 301st of 1,079 and Southgate School is 186th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).