Highland Elementary School vs John T Waugh Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Derby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
344 students
John T Waugh Elementary School
Angola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
295 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Derby, New York | John T Waugh Elementary School Angola, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #745 of 2,536 | #1762 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12196 of 50,301 | #32683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 344 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| city | Derby | Angola |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 38.9).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 50.2%).
- •John T Waugh Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.4).
- •Highland Elementary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 295.
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 Highland Elementary School better than John T Waugh Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (68.7 vs 38.9 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 Highland Elementary School and John T Waugh Elementary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Derby and Angola in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 344. John T Waugh Elementary School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and John T Waugh Elementary School rank in New York?
Highland Elementary School is 745th of 2,536 and John T Waugh Elementary School is 1762nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).