Drake School vs North Tonawanda High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.6 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
North Tonawanda High School
North Tonawanda · Public high · Grades 9–12
961 students
| Measure | Drake School North Tonawanda, New York | North Tonawanda High School North Tonawanda, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1305 of 2,536 | #274 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #23467 of 50,301 | #634 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 242 | 961 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 961 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 94% |
| city | North Tonawanda | North Tonawanda |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Tonawanda High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 52.4).
- •North Tonawanda High School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 44.5%).
- •North Tonawanda High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 44.5%).
- •North Tonawanda High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 56.2%).
- •Drake School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.9).
- •North Tonawanda High School is the larger school with 961 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 North Tonawanda High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Tonawanda High School ranks higher (85.1 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 North Tonawanda High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between North Tonawanda and North Tonawanda in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake School: 242. North Tonawanda High School: 961. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake School and North Tonawanda High School rank in New York?
Drake School is 1305th of 2,536 and North Tonawanda High School is 274th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).