Hillcrest School vs Walter Panas High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest School
Peekskill · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
520 students
Walter Panas High School
Cortlandt Manor · Public high · Grades 9–12
845 students
| Measure | Hillcrest School Peekskill, New York | Walter Panas High School Cortlandt Manor, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1912 of 2,536 | #189 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #35640 of 50,301 | #291 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 520 | 845 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 845 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 99.5% |
| city | Peekskill | Cortlandt Manor |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter Panas High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 34.4).
- •Walter Panas High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 25%).
- •Walter Panas High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 28%).
- •Walter Panas High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 54.8%).
- •Walter Panas High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.4).
- •Walter Panas High School is the larger school with 845 students compared with 520.
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 Hillcrest School better than Walter Panas High School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter Panas High School ranks higher (89.3 vs 34.4 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 Hillcrest School and Walter Panas High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Peekskill and Cortlandt Manor in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest School: 520. Walter Panas High School: 845. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest School and Walter Panas High School rank in New York?
Hillcrest School is 1912th of 2,536 and Walter Panas High School is 189th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).