Horseheads Senior High School vs Thomas A Edison High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horseheads Senior High School
Horseheads · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,119 students
Thomas A Edison High School
Elmira Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
321 students
| Measure | Horseheads Senior High School Horseheads, New York | Thomas A Edison High School Elmira Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #225 of 1,079 | #408 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #396 of 16,910 | #1514 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,119 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 1,119 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 92% |
| city | Horseheads | Elmira Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horseheads Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 78.5).
- •Horseheads Senior High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 92%).
- •Horseheads Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 87%).
- •Horseheads Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 53%).
- •Thomas A Edison High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.3).
- •Horseheads Senior High School is the larger school with 1,119 students compared with 321.
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 Horseheads Senior High School better than Thomas A Edison High School?
On the Success Index (US), Horseheads Senior High School ranks higher (87.6 vs 78.5 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 Horseheads Senior High School and Thomas A Edison High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Horseheads and Elmira Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horseheads Senior High School: 1,119. Thomas A Edison High School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horseheads Senior High School and Thomas A Edison High School rank in New York?
Horseheads Senior High School is 225th of 1,079 and Thomas A Edison High School is 408th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).