Cornwall Central High School vs High School for Environmental Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 76 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornwall Central High School
New Windsor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,010 students
High School for Environmental Studies
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,007 students
| Measure | Cornwall Central High School New Windsor, New York | High School for Environmental Studies New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 1,079 | #545 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #147 of 16,910 | #2559 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,010 | 1,007 |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | 1,007 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 86% |
| city | New Windsor | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornwall Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 73.1).
- •Cornwall Central High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 86%).
- •Cornwall Central High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 90%).
- •Cornwall Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 69.1%).
- •Cornwall Central High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.6).
- •Cornwall Central High School is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 1,007.
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 Cornwall Central High School better than High School for Environmental Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Cornwall Central High School ranks higher (91.9 vs 73.1 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 Cornwall Central High School and High School for Environmental Studies?
About 76 km in a straight line, between New Windsor and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornwall Central High School: 1,010. High School for Environmental Studies: 1,007. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornwall Central High School and High School for Environmental Studies rank in New York?
Cornwall Central High School is 121st of 1,079 and High School for Environmental Studies is 545th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).