Indian River High School vs Williamsville South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 276 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian River High School
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
791 students
Williamsville South High School
Williamsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
796 students
| Measure | Indian River High School Philadelphia, New York | Williamsville South High School Williamsville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #261 of 1,079 | #109 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #570 of 16,910 | #130 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 791 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 97% |
| city | Philadelphia | Williamsville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williamsville South High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 85.8).
- •Indian River High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 97%).
- •Williamsville South High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 97.5%).
- •Williamsville South High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 46.5%).
- •Indian River High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.1).
- •Williamsville South High School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 791.
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 Indian River High School better than Williamsville South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Williamsville South High School ranks higher (92.3 vs 85.8 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 Indian River High School and Williamsville South High School?
About 276 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Williamsville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian River High School: 791. Williamsville South High School: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian River High School and Williamsville South High School rank in New York?
Indian River High School is 261st of 1,079 and Williamsville South High School is 109th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).