Highland Middle School vs New Paltz Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 9.7 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
New Paltz Middle School
New Paltz · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Highland, New York | New Paltz Middle School New Paltz, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #399 of 785 | #220 of 785 |
| National rank | #7412 of 15,369 | #3572 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 348 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 56% |
| city | Highland | New Paltz |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Paltz Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 51.1).
- •New Paltz Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •New Paltz Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •New Paltz Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 34.8%).
- •New Paltz Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 8.7).
- •New Paltz Middle School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 348.
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 New Paltz Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), New Paltz Middle School ranks higher (68.9 vs 51.1 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 Highland Middle School and New Paltz Middle School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Highland and New Paltz in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 348. New Paltz Middle School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and New Paltz Middle School rank in New York?
Highland Middle School is 399th of 785 and New Paltz Middle School is 220th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).