Ithaca Senior High School vs South Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ithaca Senior High School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,411 students
South Hill School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Ithaca Senior High School Ithaca, New York | South Hill School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #199 of 1,079 | #565 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #311 of 16,910 | #8674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,411 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 1,411 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 62% |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ithaca Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 73.9).
- •Ithaca Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 62%).
- •Ithaca Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 52%).
- •South Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 26.7%).
- •South Hill School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.8).
- •Ithaca Senior High School is the larger school with 1,411 students compared with 363.
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 Ithaca Senior High School better than South Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Ithaca Senior High School ranks higher (88.9 vs 73.9 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 Ithaca Senior High School and South Hill School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ithaca Senior High School: 1,411. South Hill School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ithaca Senior High School and South Hill School rank in New York?
Ithaca Senior High School is 199th of 1,079 and South Hill School is 565th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).