Fishkill Plains Elementary School vs Gayhead School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fishkill Plains Elementary School
Wappingers Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
602 students
Gayhead School
Hopewell Junction · Public elementary · Grades K–6
831 students
| Measure | Fishkill Plains Elementary School Wappingers Falls, New York | Gayhead School Hopewell Junction, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1009 of 2,536 | #924 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #17500 of 50,301 | #15717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 602 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 49% |
| city | Wappingers Falls | Hopewell Junction |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gayhead School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 61.0).
- •Fishkill Plains Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Gayhead School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Gayhead School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 24.4%).
- •Gayhead School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.3).
- •Gayhead School is the larger school with 831 students compared with 602.
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 Fishkill Plains Elementary School better than Gayhead School?
On the Success Index (US), Gayhead School ranks higher (63.6 vs 61.0 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 Fishkill Plains Elementary School and Gayhead School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Wappingers Falls and Hopewell Junction in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School: 602. Gayhead School: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fishkill Plains Elementary School and Gayhead School rank in New York?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School is 1009th of 2,536 and Gayhead School is 924th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).