Haldane Elementary School vs Highland Falls Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haldane Elementary School
Cold Spring · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Highland Falls Intermediate School
Highland Falls · Public middle · Grades 3–8
334 students
| Measure | Haldane Elementary School Cold Spring, New York | Highland Falls Intermediate School Highland Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 2,536 | #397 of 785 |
| National rank | #2203 of 50,301 | #7386 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 293 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| city | Cold Spring | Highland Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haldane Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 51.2).
- •Haldane Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Haldane Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Haldane Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 51.8%).
- •Highland Falls Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.2).
- •Highland Falls Intermediate School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 293.
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 Haldane Elementary School better than Highland Falls Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Haldane Elementary School ranks higher (85.5 vs 51.2 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 Haldane Elementary School and Highland Falls Intermediate School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Cold Spring and Highland Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haldane Elementary School: 293. Highland Falls Intermediate School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haldane Elementary School and Highland Falls Intermediate School rank in New York?
Haldane Elementary School is 216th of 2,536 and Highland Falls Intermediate School is 397th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).