Durhamville School vs Otto L Shortell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durhamville School
Durhamville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
258 students
Otto L Shortell Middle School
Wampsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
355 students
| Measure | Durhamville School Durhamville, New York | Otto L Shortell Middle School Wampsville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1425 of 2,536 | #436 of 785 |
| National rank | #25743 of 50,301 | #8295 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 258 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| city | Durhamville | Wampsville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durhamville School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 47.0).
- •Durhamville School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Durhamville School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Otto L Shortell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 50.4%).
- •Otto L Shortell Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 16.1).
- •Otto L Shortell Middle School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 258.
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 Durhamville School better than Otto L Shortell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Durhamville School ranks higher (49.1 vs 47.0 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 Durhamville School and Otto L Shortell Middle School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Durhamville and Wampsville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durhamville School: 258. Otto L Shortell Middle School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durhamville School and Otto L Shortell Middle School rank in New York?
Durhamville School is 1425th of 2,536 and Otto L Shortell Middle School is 436th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).