Drake School vs Grand Island Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drake School
North Tonawanda · Public elementary · Grades K–3
242 students
Grand Island Senior High School
Grand Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
868 students
| Measure | Drake School North Tonawanda, New York | Grand Island Senior High School Grand Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1305 of 2,536 | #134 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #23467 of 50,301 | #167 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 242 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 97% |
| city | North Tonawanda | Grand Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Island Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.4 vs 52.4).
- •Grand Island Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 44.5%).
- •Grand Island Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 44.5%).
- •Grand Island Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 56.2%).
- •Drake School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.0).
- •Grand Island Senior High School is the larger school with 868 students compared with 242.
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 Drake School better than Grand Island Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Island Senior High School ranks higher (91.4 vs 52.4 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 Drake School and Grand Island Senior High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between North Tonawanda and Grand Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake School: 242. Grand Island Senior High School: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake School and Grand Island Senior High School rank in New York?
Drake School is 1305th of 2,536 and Grand Island Senior High School is 134th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).