Gowanda High School vs La Fayette Junior-Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 237 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gowanda High School
Gowanda · Public high · Grades 9–12
298 students
La Fayette Junior-Senior High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 7–12
298 students
| Measure | Gowanda High School Gowanda, New York | La Fayette Junior-Senior High School Lafayette, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 1,079 | #833 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #180 of 16,910 | #4460 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 298 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 47% |
| city | Gowanda | Lafayette |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gowanda High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 65.3).
- •Gowanda High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 47%).
- •Gowanda High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 57%).
- •Gowanda High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 40.3%).
- •Gowanda High School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 8.1).
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 High School better than La Fayette Junior-Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gowanda High School ranks higher (91.2 vs 65.3 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 Gowanda High School and La Fayette Junior-Senior High School?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Gowanda and Lafayette in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gowanda High School: 298. La Fayette Junior-Senior High School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gowanda High School and La Fayette Junior-Senior High School rank in New York?
Gowanda High School is 142nd of 1,079 and La Fayette Junior-Senior High School is 833rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).