Gowanda Elementary School vs Gowanda High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gowanda Elementary School
Gowanda · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
421 students
Gowanda High School
Gowanda · Public high · Grades 9–12
298 students
| Measure | Gowanda Elementary School Gowanda, New York | Gowanda High School Gowanda, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1046 of 2,536 | #142 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #18268 of 50,301 | #180 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 421 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 97.5% |
| city | Gowanda | Gowanda |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gowanda High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 59.9).
- •Gowanda High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 52%).
- •Gowanda High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 42%).
- •Gowanda High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 44.7%).
- •Gowanda High School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 8.4).
- •Gowanda Elementary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 298.
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 Gowanda Elementary School better than Gowanda High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gowanda High School ranks higher (91.2 vs 59.9 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 Gowanda Elementary School and Gowanda High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gowanda and Gowanda in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gowanda Elementary School: 421. Gowanda High School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gowanda Elementary School and Gowanda High School rank in New York?
Gowanda Elementary School is 1046th of 2,536 and Gowanda High School is 142nd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).