Dunkirk Senior High School vs School 5
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 967 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunkirk Senior High School
Dunkirk · Public high · Grades 7–12
882 students
School 5
Dunkirk · Public elementary · Grades K–2
152 students
| Measure | Dunkirk Senior High School Dunkirk, New York | School 5 Dunkirk, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 1,079 | #1324 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1780 of 16,910 | #23711 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 882 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 62% |
| city | Dunkirk | Dunkirk |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunkirk Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 52.1).
- •Dunkirk Senior High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 62%).
- •Dunkirk Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Dunkirk Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 77%).
- •School 5 does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 9.8).
- •Dunkirk Senior High School is the larger school with 882 students compared with 152.
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 Dunkirk Senior High School better than School 5?
On the Success Index (US), Dunkirk Senior High School ranks higher (76.8 vs 52.1 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 Dunkirk Senior High School and School 5?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Dunkirk and Dunkirk in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunkirk Senior High School: 882. School 5: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunkirk Senior High School and School 5 rank in New York?
Dunkirk Senior High School is 440th of 1,079 and School 5 is 1324th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).