Highland Elementary School vs Violet Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
665 students
Violet Avenue School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Highland, New York | Violet Avenue School Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1065 of 2,536 | #1630 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #18713 of 50,301 | #29699 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 665 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| city | Highland | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 43.4).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 59.6%).
- •Violet Avenue School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
- •Highland Elementary School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 312.
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 Violet Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 43.4 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 Violet Avenue School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Highland and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 665. Violet Avenue School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Violet Avenue School rank in New York?
Highland Elementary School is 1065th of 2,536 and Violet Avenue School is 1630th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).