Gardner Road Elementary School vs Thomas A Edison High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Road Elementary School
Horseheads · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
444 students
Thomas A Edison High School
Elmira Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
321 students
| Measure | Gardner Road Elementary School Horseheads, New York | Thomas A Edison High School Elmira Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #709 of 2,536 | #408 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #11531 of 50,301 | #1514 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 444 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 92% |
| city | Horseheads | Elmira Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas A Edison High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 69.7).
- •Thomas A Edison High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Thomas A Edison High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Gardner Road Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 53%).
- •Thomas A Edison High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.8).
- •Gardner Road Elementary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 321.
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 Gardner Road Elementary School better than Thomas A Edison High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas A Edison High School ranks higher (78.5 vs 69.7 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 Gardner Road Elementary School and Thomas A Edison High School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Horseheads and Elmira Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Road Elementary School: 444. Thomas A Edison High School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Road Elementary School and Thomas A Edison High School rank in New York?
Gardner Road Elementary School is 709th of 2,536 and Thomas A Edison High School is 408th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).