Harold T Wiley School vs Sherman School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harold T Wiley School
Watertown · Public middle · Grades 5–6
614 students
Sherman School
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
323 students
| Measure | Harold T Wiley School Watertown, New York | Sherman School Watertown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 785 | #1286 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9617 of 15,369 | #23209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 614 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Watertown | Watertown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 40.9).
- •Sherman School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Sherman School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Sherman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 72%).
- •Harold T Wiley School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.7).
- •Harold T Wiley School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 323.
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 Harold T Wiley School better than Sherman School?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman School ranks higher (52.8 vs 40.9 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 Harold T Wiley School and Sherman School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Watertown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harold T Wiley School: 614. Sherman School: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harold T Wiley School and Sherman School rank in New York?
Harold T Wiley School is 504th of 785 and Sherman School is 1286th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).