Discovery School vs Lackawanna High School
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.
Discovery School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
541 students
Lackawanna High School
Lackawanna · Public high · Grades 9–12
670 students
| Measure | Discovery School Buffalo, New York | Lackawanna High School Lackawanna, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1437 of 2,536 | #527 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #25943 of 50,301 | #2389 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 541 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 82% |
| city | Buffalo | Lackawanna |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lackawanna High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 48.8).
- •Lackawanna High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 40%).
- •Lackawanna High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 44%).
- •Discovery School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 76.9%).
- •Lackawanna High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.0).
- •Lackawanna High School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 541.
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 Discovery School better than Lackawanna High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lackawanna High School ranks higher (73.8 vs 48.8 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 Discovery School and Lackawanna High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Lackawanna in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery School: 541. Lackawanna High School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery School and Lackawanna High School rank in New York?
Discovery School is 1437th of 2,536 and Lackawanna High School is 527th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).