Fishkill Plains Elementary School vs Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 5.1 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
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
Wappingers Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,557 students
| Measure | Fishkill Plains Elementary School Wappingers Falls, New York | Roy C Ketcham Senior High School Wappingers Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1009 of 2,536 | #297 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #17500 of 50,301 | #742 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 602 | 1,557 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 1,557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 92% |
| city | Wappingers Falls | Wappingers Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roy C Ketcham Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 61.0).
- •Roy C Ketcham Senior High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 55%).
- •Roy C Ketcham Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 50%).
- •Fishkill Plains Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 39.4%).
- •Roy C Ketcham Senior High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.3).
- •Roy C Ketcham Senior High School is the larger school with 1,557 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 Roy C Ketcham Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Roy C Ketcham Senior High School ranks higher (84.1 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 Roy C Ketcham Senior High School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Wappingers Falls and Wappingers Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School: 602. Roy C Ketcham Senior High School: 1,557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fishkill Plains Elementary School and Roy C Ketcham Senior High School rank in New York?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School is 1009th of 2,536 and Roy C Ketcham Senior High School is 297th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).