Highland Middle School vs Little Water Preparatory Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Middle School
Highland · Public middle · Grades 6–9
348 students
Little Water Preparatory Charter School
Poughkeepsie · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
202 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Highland, New York | Little Water Preparatory Charter School Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 785 | #2110 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7412 of 15,369 | #39697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 348 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 33.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Highland | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 28.2).
- •Highland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 73.3%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 33.7).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 202.
- •Highland Middle School is a public school while Little Water Preparatory Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Middle School better than Little Water Preparatory Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Middle School ranks higher (51.1 vs 28.2 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 Highland Middle School and Little Water Preparatory Charter School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Highland and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 348. Little Water Preparatory Charter School: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Little Water Preparatory Charter School rank in New York?
Highland Middle School is 399th of 785 and Little Water Preparatory Charter School is 2110th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).