Cornwall Central High School vs Vails Gate STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 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
Vails Gate STEAM Academy
New Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
| Measure | Cornwall Central High School New Windsor, New York | Vails Gate STEAM Academy New Windsor, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 1,079 | #2012 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #147 of 16,910 | #37702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,010 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 22% |
| city | New Windsor | New Windsor |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornwall Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 31.3).
- •Cornwall Central High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 22%).
- •Cornwall Central High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 21%).
- •Cornwall Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 58.2%).
- •Vails Gate STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
- •Cornwall Central High School is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 500.
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 Vails Gate STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cornwall Central High School ranks higher (91.9 vs 31.3 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 Vails Gate STEAM Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between New Windsor and New Windsor in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornwall Central High School: 1,010. Vails Gate STEAM Academy: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornwall Central High School and Vails Gate STEAM Academy rank in New York?
Cornwall Central High School is 121st of 1,079 and Vails Gate STEAM Academy is 2012th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).