Fiorello H Laguardia High School vs Special Music School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 267 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,251 students
Special Music School
New York · Public other · Grades K–12
305 students
| Measure | Fiorello H Laguardia High School New York, New York | Special Music School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #229 of 1,079 | – |
| National rank | #412 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 2,251 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 2,251 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 97.5% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fiorello H Laguardia High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 97.5%).
- •Fiorello H Laguardia High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 97.5%).
- •Special Music School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 31.6%).
- •Special Music School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.7).
- •Fiorello H Laguardia High School is the larger school with 2,251 students compared with 305.
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 Fiorello H Laguardia High School better than Special Music School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fiorello H Laguardia High School and Special Music School?
About 267 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School: 2,251. Special Music School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fiorello H Laguardia High School and Special Music School rank in New York?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School is 229th of 1,079 and Special Music School is unranked among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).