Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School vs Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School
Fonda · Public middle · Grades 5–8
382 students
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
Amsterdam · Public middle · Grades 6–8
772 students
| Measure | Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School Fonda, New York | Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy Amsterdam, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 785 | #716 of 785 |
| National rank | #5700 of 15,369 | #13476 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 382 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 14% |
| city | Fonda | Amsterdam |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 21.8).
- •Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 14%).
- •Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 75.1%).
- •Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
- •Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy is the larger school with 772 students compared with 382.
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 Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School better than Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School ranks higher (59.0 vs 21.8 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 Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School and Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Fonda and Amsterdam in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School: 382. Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School and Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy rank in New York?
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School is 302nd of 785 and Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy is 716th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).