Gowanda Elementary School vs Gowanda Middle 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 Middle School
Gowanda · Public middle · Grades 5–8
334 students
| Measure | Gowanda Elementary School Gowanda, New York | Gowanda Middle School Gowanda, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1046 of 2,536 | #453 of 785 |
| National rank | #18268 of 50,301 | #8570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 421 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| city | Gowanda | Gowanda |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gowanda Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 45.7).
- •Gowanda Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Gowanda Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Gowanda Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 44.7%).
- •Gowanda Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 9.8).
- •Gowanda Elementary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 334.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gowanda Elementary School ranks higher (59.9 vs 45.7 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 Gowanda Elementary School and Gowanda Middle 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 Middle School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gowanda Elementary School and Gowanda Middle School rank in New York?
Gowanda Elementary School is 1046th of 2,536 and Gowanda Middle School is 453rd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).