Frontier Middle School vs Highland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Middle School
Hamburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
Highland Elementary School
Derby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
344 students
| Measure | Frontier Middle School Hamburg, New York | Highland Elementary School Derby, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #162 of 785 | #745 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2262 of 15,369 | #12196 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,067 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| city | Hamburg | Derby |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 68.7).
- •Frontier Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Frontier Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 37.8%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.4).
- •Frontier Middle School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 344.
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 Frontier Middle School better than Highland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier Middle School ranks higher (75.5 vs 68.7 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 Frontier Middle School and Highland Elementary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Hamburg and Derby in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Middle School: 1,067. Highland Elementary School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Middle School and Highland Elementary School rank in New York?
Frontier Middle School is 162nd of 785 and Highland Elementary School is 745th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).