Heim Middle School vs Sweet Home Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heim Middle School
Williamsville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
648 students
Sweet Home Senior High School
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,105 students
| Measure | Heim Middle School Williamsville, New York | Sweet Home Senior High School Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #134 of 785 | #326 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1801 of 15,369 | #878 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 648 | 1,105 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 1,105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 97% |
| city | Williamsville | Amherst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sweet Home Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 78.1).
- •Sweet Home Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 70%).
- •Sweet Home Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 53%).
- •Heim Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 48.3%).
- •Heim Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.1).
- •Sweet Home Senior High School is the larger school with 1,105 students compared with 648.
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 Heim Middle School better than Sweet Home Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sweet Home Senior High School ranks higher (83.0 vs 78.1 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 Heim Middle School and Sweet Home Senior High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Williamsville and Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heim Middle School: 648. Sweet Home Senior High School: 1,105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heim Middle School and Sweet Home Senior High School rank in New York?
Heim Middle School is 134th of 785 and Sweet Home Senior High School is 326th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).