Farnsworth Middle School vs Guilderland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnsworth Middle School
Guilderland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,186 students
Guilderland High School
Guilderland Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,476 students
| Measure | Farnsworth Middle School Guilderland, New York | Guilderland High School Guilderland Center, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #144 of 785 | #122 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1923 of 15,369 | #148 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,186 | 1,476 |
| Enrollment | 1,186 | 1,476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 98% |
| city | Guilderland | Guilderland Center |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guilderland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 77.4).
- •Guilderland High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 63%).
- •Guilderland High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 55%).
- •Farnsworth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 28.3%).
- •Farnsworth Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.1).
- •Guilderland High School is the larger school with 1,476 students compared with 1,186.
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 Farnsworth Middle School better than Guilderland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Guilderland High School ranks higher (91.9 vs 77.4 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 Farnsworth Middle School and Guilderland High School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Guilderland and Guilderland Center in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farnsworth Middle School: 1,186. Guilderland High School: 1,476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farnsworth Middle School and Guilderland High School rank in New York?
Farnsworth Middle School is 144th of 785 and Guilderland High School is 122nd of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).