Emma Lazarus High School vs Pace High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 28 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma Lazarus High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
279 students
Pace High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
499 students
| Measure | Emma Lazarus High School New York, New York | Pace High School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #598 of 1,079 | #417 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2825 of 16,910 | #1599 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 279 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 7.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 92% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pace High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 71.9).
- •Emma Lazarus High School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 92%).
- •Pace High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 95%).
- •Pace High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 96.4%).
- •Pace High School does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 11.6).
- •Pace High School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 279.
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 Emma Lazarus High School better than Pace High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pace High School ranks higher (77.9 vs 71.9 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 Emma Lazarus High School and Pace High School?
About 28 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma Lazarus High School: 279. Pace High School: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma Lazarus High School and Pace High School rank in New York?
Emma Lazarus High School is 598th of 1,079 and Pace High School is 417th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).