Depew High School vs Lancaster High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Depew High School
Depew · Public high · Grades 9–12
581 students
Lancaster High School
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,682 students
| Measure | Depew High School Depew, New York | Lancaster High School Lancaster, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #260 of 1,079 | #124 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #566 of 16,910 | #153 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 581 | 1,682 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 1,682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 99.5% |
| city | Depew | Lancaster |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lancaster High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 85.8).
- •Lancaster High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 97.5%).
- •Lancaster High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 97.5%).
- •Lancaster High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 42.7%).
- •Depew High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.3).
- •Lancaster High School is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 581.
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 Depew High School better than Lancaster High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lancaster High School ranks higher (91.8 vs 85.8 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 Depew High School and Lancaster High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Depew and Lancaster in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Depew High School: 581. Lancaster High School: 1,682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Depew High School and Lancaster High School rank in New York?
Depew High School is 260th of 1,079 and Lancaster High School is 124th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).