Howe Elementary School vs Schenectady High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 954 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howe Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Schenectady High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,885 students
| Measure | Howe Elementary School Schenectady, New York | Schenectady High School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2022 of 2,536 | #720 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #37878 of 50,301 | #3485 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 390 | 2,885 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 2,885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 78% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schenectady High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 31.0).
- •Schenectady High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 27%).
- •Schenectady High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 32%).
- •Schenectady High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 79%).
- •Howe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
- •Schenectady High School is the larger school with 2,885 students compared with 390.
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 Howe Elementary School better than Schenectady High School?
On the Success Index (US), Schenectady High School ranks higher (69.3 vs 31.0 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 Howe Elementary School and Schenectady High School?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe Elementary School: 390. Schenectady High School: 2,885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe Elementary School and Schenectady High School rank in New York?
Howe Elementary School is 2022nd of 2,536 and Schenectady High School is 720th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).