Gowana Middle School vs Wappingers Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gowana Middle School
Clifton Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
764 students
Wappingers Junior High School
Wappingers Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
764 students
| Measure | Gowana Middle School Clifton Park, New York | Wappingers Junior High School Wappingers Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 785 | #368 of 785 |
| National rank | #511 of 15,369 | #6949 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 764 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 41% |
| city | Clifton Park | Wappingers Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gowana Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 53.3).
- •Gowana Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 41%).
- •Gowana Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 39%).
- •Gowana Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 39.4%).
- •Wappingers Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.2).
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 Gowana Middle School better than Wappingers Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gowana Middle School ranks higher (87.5 vs 53.3 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 Gowana Middle School and Wappingers Junior High School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Clifton Park and Wappingers Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gowana Middle School: 764. Wappingers Junior High School: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gowana Middle School and Wappingers Junior High School rank in New York?
Gowana Middle School is 62nd of 785 and Wappingers Junior High School is 368th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).