Cumberland Head Elementary School vs Stafford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland Head Elementary School
Plattsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
515 students
Stafford Middle School
Plattsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students
| Measure | Cumberland Head Elementary School Plattsburgh, New York | Stafford Middle School Plattsburgh, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1741 of 2,536 | #404 of 785 |
| National rank | #32468 of 50,301 | #7538 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 515 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 7.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stafford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 39.2).
- •Stafford Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Stafford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Cumberland Head Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 73%).
- •Stafford Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 11.4).
- •Cumberland Head Elementary School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 392.
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 Cumberland Head Elementary School better than Stafford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Stafford Middle School ranks higher (50.6 vs 39.2 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 Cumberland Head Elementary School and Stafford Middle School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Plattsburgh and Plattsburgh in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland Head Elementary School: 515. Stafford Middle School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland Head Elementary School and Stafford Middle School rank in New York?
Cumberland Head Elementary School is 1741st of 2,536 and Stafford Middle School is 404th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).