Henry J Kalfas Magnet School vs Niagara Falls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
304 students
Niagara Falls High School
Niagara Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,034 students
| Measure | Henry J Kalfas Magnet School Niagara Falls, New York | Niagara Falls High School Niagara Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2483 of 2,536 | #703 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #46478 of 50,301 | #3405 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 304 | 2,034 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 2,034 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 6% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 86% |
| city | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niagara Falls High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 17.2).
- •Niagara Falls High School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 15%).
- •Niagara Falls High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 6%).
- •Niagara Falls High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 78%).
- •Henry J Kalfas Magnet School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.4).
- •Niagara Falls High School is the larger school with 2,034 students compared with 304.
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 Henry J Kalfas Magnet School better than Niagara Falls High School?
On the Success Index (US), Niagara Falls High School ranks higher (69.6 vs 17.2 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 Henry J Kalfas Magnet School and Niagara Falls High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School: 304. Niagara Falls High School: 2,034. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry J Kalfas Magnet School and Niagara Falls High School rank in New York?
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School is 2483rd of 2,536 and Niagara Falls High School is 703rd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).