Haldane Middle School vs Highland Falls Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haldane Middle School
Cold Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
163 students
Highland Falls Intermediate School
Highland Falls · Public middle · Grades 3–8
334 students
| Measure | Haldane Middle School Cold Spring, New York | Highland Falls Intermediate School Highland Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 785 | #397 of 785 |
| National rank | #624 of 15,369 | #7386 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 163 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Cold Spring | Highland Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haldane Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 51.2).
- •Haldane Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 51.8%).
- •Haldane Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 8.8).
- •Highland Falls Intermediate School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 163.
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 Middle School better than Highland Falls Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Haldane Middle School ranks higher (86.2 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 Middle 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 Middle School: 163. Highland Falls Intermediate School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haldane Middle School and Highland Falls Intermediate School rank in New York?
Haldane Middle School is 71st of 785 and Highland Falls Intermediate School is 397th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).