Frederick Olmsted #156 vs Starpoint High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Olmsted #156
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 5–12
928 students
Starpoint High School
Lockport · Public high · Grades 9–12
929 students
| Measure | Frederick Olmsted #156 Buffalo, New York | Starpoint High School Lockport, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #844 of 1,079 | #147 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4677 of 16,910 | #199 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 928 | 929 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 929 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 97.5% |
| city | Buffalo | Lockport |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Starpoint High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 64.4).
- •Starpoint High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 64%).
- •Starpoint High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 65%).
- •Starpoint High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 61.4%).
- •Frederick Olmsted #156 does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.5).
- •Starpoint High School is the larger school with 929 students compared with 928.
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 Frederick Olmsted #156 better than Starpoint High School?
On the Success Index (US), Starpoint High School ranks higher (90.8 vs 64.4 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 Frederick Olmsted #156 and Starpoint High School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Lockport in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Olmsted #156: 928. Starpoint High School: 929. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Olmsted #156 and Starpoint High School rank in New York?
Frederick Olmsted #156 is 844th of 1,079 and Starpoint High School is 147th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).