Heritage Heights Elementary School vs Sweet Home Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Heights Elementary School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Sweet Home Senior High School
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,105 students
| Measure | Heritage Heights Elementary School Amherst, New York | Sweet Home Senior High School Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1470 of 2,536 | #326 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #26550 of 50,301 | #878 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 452 | 1,105 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 1,105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 97% |
| city | Amherst | Amherst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sweet Home Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 47.9).
- •Sweet Home Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 42%).
- •Sweet Home Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 32%).
- •Heritage Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 48.3%).
- •Sweet Home Senior High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.3).
- •Sweet Home Senior High School is the larger school with 1,105 students compared with 452.
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 Heritage Heights Elementary School better than Sweet Home Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sweet Home Senior High School ranks higher (83.0 vs 47.9 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 Heritage Heights Elementary School and Sweet Home Senior High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Heights Elementary School: 452. Sweet Home Senior High School: 1,105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Heights Elementary School and Sweet Home Senior High School rank in New York?
Heritage Heights Elementary School is 1470th of 2,536 and Sweet Home Senior High School is 326th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).