Heritage Middle School vs Newburgh Free Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle School
New Windsor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,550 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle School New Windsor, New York | Newburgh Free Academy Newburgh, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #483 of 785 | #431 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #9143 of 15,369 | #1721 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 802 | 3,550 |
| Enrollment | 802 | 3,550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 85% |
| city | New Windsor | Newburgh |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newburgh Free Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 43.1).
- •Newburgh Free Academy does better on math proficiency (85% vs 30%).
- •Newburgh Free Academy does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 31%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 49.7%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.9).
- •Newburgh Free Academy is the larger school with 3,550 students compared with 802.
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 Middle School better than Newburgh Free Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Newburgh Free Academy ranks higher (77.1 vs 43.1 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 Heritage Middle School and Newburgh Free Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between New Windsor and Newburgh in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle School: 802. Newburgh Free Academy: 3,550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle School and Newburgh Free Academy rank in New York?
Heritage Middle School is 483rd of 785 and Newburgh Free Academy is 431st of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).