Gidney Avenue Memorial School vs Horizon-on-the-Hudson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gidney Avenue Memorial School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
788 students
Horizon-on-the-Hudson School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Gidney Avenue Memorial School Newburgh, New York | Horizon-on-the-Hudson School Newburgh, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2055 of 2,536 | #2061 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #38682 of 50,301 | #38758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 788 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 20% |
| city | Newburgh | Newburgh |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.8 vs 29.7).
- •Gidney Avenue Memorial School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Horizon-on-the-Hudson School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Gidney Avenue Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 62.2%).
- •Horizon-on-the-Hudson School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.9).
- •Gidney Avenue Memorial School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 447.
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 Gidney Avenue Memorial School better than Horizon-on-the-Hudson School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gidney Avenue Memorial School and Horizon-on-the-Hudson School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newburgh and Newburgh in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gidney Avenue Memorial School: 788. Horizon-on-the-Hudson School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gidney Avenue Memorial School and Horizon-on-the-Hudson School rank in New York?
Gidney Avenue Memorial School is 2055th of 2,536 and Horizon-on-the-Hudson School is 2061st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).