Edward Smith K-8 School vs McKinley-Brighton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward Smith K-8 School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
697 students
McKinley-Brighton Elementary School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Edward Smith K-8 School Syracuse, New York | McKinley-Brighton Elementary School Syracuse, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1849 of 2,536 | #2387 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34304 of 50,301 | #44417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 697 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 6% |
| city | Syracuse | Syracuse |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward Smith K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 20.7).
- •Edward Smith K-8 School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 6%).
- •Edward Smith K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 12%).
- •Edward Smith K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 86%).
- •McKinley-Brighton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.3).
- •Edward Smith K-8 School is the larger school with 697 students compared with 408.
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 Edward Smith K-8 School better than McKinley-Brighton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edward Smith K-8 School ranks higher (36.5 vs 20.7 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 Edward Smith K-8 School and McKinley-Brighton Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Syracuse and Syracuse in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward Smith K-8 School: 697. McKinley-Brighton Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward Smith K-8 School and McKinley-Brighton Elementary School rank in New York?
Edward Smith K-8 School is 1849th of 2,536 and McKinley-Brighton Elementary School is 2387th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).