Depew High School vs Lancaster Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 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 Middle School
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
876 students
| Measure | Depew High School Depew, New York | Lancaster Middle School Lancaster, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #260 of 1,079 | #228 of 785 |
| National rank | #566 of 16,910 | #3787 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 581 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 66% |
| city | Depew | Lancaster |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Depew High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 68.0).
- •Depew High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 66%).
- •Depew High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 41%).
- •Lancaster Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 42.7%).
- •Depew High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
- •Lancaster Middle School is the larger school with 876 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Depew High School ranks higher (85.8 vs 68.0 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 Depew High School and Lancaster Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Depew and Lancaster in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Depew High School: 581. Lancaster Middle School: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Depew High School and Lancaster Middle School rank in New York?
Depew High School is 260th of 1,079 and Lancaster Middle School is 228th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).