Grand Island Senior High School vs Tonawanda Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Island Senior High School
Grand Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
868 students
Tonawanda Elementary School
Tonawanda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
785 students
| Measure | Grand Island Senior High School Grand Island, New York | Tonawanda Elementary School Tonawanda, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,079 | #1304 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #167 of 16,910 | #23441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 868 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 46% |
| city | Grand Island | Tonawanda |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Island Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.4 vs 52.5).
- •Grand Island Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 46%).
- •Grand Island Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 38%).
- •Grand Island Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 48.8%).
- •Tonawanda Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.0).
- •Grand Island Senior High School is the larger school with 868 students compared with 785.
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 Grand Island Senior High School better than Tonawanda Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Island Senior High School ranks higher (91.4 vs 52.5 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 Grand Island Senior High School and Tonawanda Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Island and Tonawanda in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Island Senior High School: 868. Tonawanda Elementary School: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Island Senior High School and Tonawanda Elementary School rank in New York?
Grand Island Senior High School is 134th of 1,079 and Tonawanda Elementary School is 1304th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).