Glencliff School vs Niskayuna High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glencliff School
Rexford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
Niskayuna High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,379 students
| Measure | Glencliff School Rexford, New York | Niskayuna High School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #358 of 2,536 | #125 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4654 of 50,301 | #154 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 368 | 1,379 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 1,379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 98% |
| city | Rexford | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niskayuna High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 80.6).
- •Niskayuna High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 67%).
- •Niskayuna High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 62%).
- •Glencliff School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- •Niskayuna High School is the larger school with 1,379 students compared with 368.
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 Glencliff School better than Niskayuna High School?
On the Success Index (US), Niskayuna High School ranks higher (91.8 vs 80.6 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 Glencliff School and Niskayuna High School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Rexford and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glencliff School: 368. Niskayuna High School: 1,379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glencliff School and Niskayuna High School rank in New York?
Glencliff School is 358th of 2,536 and Niskayuna High School is 125th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).