Dobbs Ferry High School vs Main Street School School (4-5)
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.
Dobbs Ferry High School
Dobbs Ferry · Public high · Grades 9–12
459 students
Main Street School School (4-5)
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
277 students
| Measure | Dobbs Ferry High School Dobbs Ferry, New York | Main Street School School (4-5) Irvington, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #55 of 1,079 | #307 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #61 of 16,910 | #3905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 459 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 77% |
| city | Dobbs Ferry | Irvington |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dobbs Ferry High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 82.0).
- •Dobbs Ferry High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 77%).
- •Dobbs Ferry High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 67%).
- •Main Street School School (4-5) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 21.8%).
- •Dobbs Ferry High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.4).
- •Dobbs Ferry High School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 277.
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 Dobbs Ferry High School better than Main Street School School (4-5)?
On the Success Index (US), Dobbs Ferry High School ranks higher (94.7 vs 82.0 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 Dobbs Ferry High School and Main Street School School (4-5)?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dobbs Ferry and Irvington in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dobbs Ferry High School: 459. Main Street School School (4-5): 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dobbs Ferry High School and Main Street School School (4-5) rank in New York?
Dobbs Ferry High School is 55th of 1,079 and Main Street School School (4-5) is 307th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).